Falls of Rough, Kentucky facts for kids
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Falls of Rough
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Grist mill, now abandoned and partially destroyed, Grayson County, KY
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 Falls of Rough
Location in Kentucky
Falls of Rough
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Breckinridge |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
40119
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| GNIS feature ID | 507976 |
Falls of Rough is a small community in Kentucky, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Most of it is in Grayson County, with a smaller part in Breckinridge County.
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History of Falls of Rough
Falls of Rough is located right on the border between Breckinridge and Grayson Counties. Many old items from different Native American tribes have been found here. This shows that people lived in this area a very long time ago.
Early Land Ownership
In 1792, even George Washington, who was the first U.S. President, owned 5,000 acres of land in this area. This shows how important and valuable the land was considered.
The power of the Rough River's waterfalls was used to help people. In 1790, a new mill was built here. A mill uses the force of water to grind grain or saw wood. The very first settler in the area was George Wilson from North Carolina. He built the first dam to control the water.
Later, Benjamin Sebastian, who was one of Kentucky's first judges, bought thousands of acres here. He eventually sold all his land to Willis Green.
Green Family's Influence
In 1823, Willis Green built a house and a store. These buildings are still standing today! When the post office opened in Falls of Rough in 1830, it was first named after Willis Green. It was later renamed in 1850. The new name came from a fast-flowing part of the nearby Rough River.
In 1855, a rock dam built by Willis Green was washed away. Lafe Green, a member of the Green family, borrowed $20,000 to rebuild it. Edgar Bennett did the stone work for the new dam. This new dam has lasted through many years.
Mills and Farming
For many years, a saw mill operated in Falls of Rough. It cut down trees into lumber. However, by 1933, there were no more good quality trees left in the area. Because of this, the saw mill had to close down.
Between 1915 and 1920, the Green family owned over 8,000 acres of land. This made their farm the largest single farming operation in Kentucky at that time. A flour mill also worked here. It could process a huge amount of flour, about 6,250 barrels every day! The best flour was called "Grayson Lily." The next best was "White Rose," and the third was simply "Good Enough."
Climate
The weather in Falls of Rough has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It's often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
