Draffenville, Kentucky facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

Draffenville is a community located in Marshall County, Kentucky. It's not a city, but a group of homes and businesses. You can find it right next to Benton, Kentucky. Draffenville is also where three important roads meet: the Julian M. Carroll Purchase Parkway, U.S. Route 68, and U.S. Route 641. Many local businesses are here, along with Marshall County High School and Mike Miller County Park.

How Draffenville Started

Draffenville began to grow in the late 1930s. This was when the Kentucky Dam was being built nearby. Many workers came to the area for the dam project. Businesses opened up to serve these workers and their families. The community was named after Charley Draffen. He was a major landowner in the area when the dam was under construction.

Education in Draffenville

Draffenville is part of the Marshall County Schools district. It is home to Marshall County High School. This school serves students from across Marshall County.

On January 23, 2018, a very sad event happened at Marshall County High School. The community came together to support the students and staff during this difficult time.

All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:

Draffenville, Kentucky Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.