Greasy Creek, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greasy Creek
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 Greasy Creek
Location in Kentucky
Greasy Creek
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (est) |
| GNIS feature ID | 493229 |
Greasy Creek is a small place in Pike County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. It also used to be a coal town.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Greasy Creek does not have its own separate government. It is part of a larger county. People living there still follow the laws of the county and state. They get services like roads and police from the county government.
History as a Coal Town
Greasy Creek was once a coal town. This means that many people who lived there worked in the coal mines nearby. Coal mining was a very important industry in Kentucky for a long time. These towns grew up around the mines to house the workers and their families.
Coal towns often had houses built by the mining companies. They might also have had company stores where miners could buy food and supplies. Life in a coal town was closely linked to the mining industry. When coal mining changed, these towns often changed too.
Where is Greasy Creek?
Greasy Creek is located in the eastern part of Kentucky. It is in Pike County, which is known for its beautiful mountains and valleys. The area is part of the Appalachian region of the United States.
