Flemingsburg Junction, Kentucky facts for kids
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Flemingsburg Junction, Kentucky
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 Flemingsburg Junction, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Fleming |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 494256 |
Flemingsburg Junction is a small place in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a named area where people live, but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.
About Flemingsburg Junction
Flemingsburg Junction gets its name because it's located where two important roads meet. This meeting point is called a "junction." The roads that cross here are Kentucky Route 161 and Kentucky Route 170. This spot is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km) west-northwest of a larger town called Flemingsburg.
Historic Places in the Area
Even though it's a small community, Flemingsburg Junction is home to a special historic building. This building is called the Ben Johnson House. It's a very old and important house that has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history. Being on this list helps protect the house and recognize its historical value.
