Great Crossing, Kentucky facts for kids
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Great Crossing
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 Great Crossing
Location in Kentucky
Great Crossing
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Scott |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 493245 |
Great Crossing is a small community in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's part of a larger county area.
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Exploring Great Crossing's Location
Great Crossing is in the western part of Scott County, Kentucky. It's also near the larger Lexington area.
Roads and Nearby Towns
Two main roads, Kentucky Route 227 and U.S. Route 460, pass through or near Great Crossing. If you travel east for about 3 miles (5 km), you'll reach Georgetown. To the northwest, about 6 miles (10 km) away, is Stamping Ground. The state capital, Frankfort, is about 16 miles (26 km) to the west.
The Elkhorn Creek
A waterway called Elkhorn Creek flows right through the community. This creek is about 18 miles long and can be used by boats.
Great Crossing's Weather
The weather in Great Crossing is usually warm and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
A Look Back at Great Crossing's History
Great Crossing was started in 1783 by a person named Robert Johnson. The community was built around a special spot in the Elkhorn Creek. This spot was shallow enough for large animals like bison to cross the water easily.
Other Names for the Community
Over time, Great Crossing was known by a few different names. Some people called it Johnson's Station. Other names included Great Buffalo Crossing, The Great Crossing, and simply The Crossing.
The Old Post Office
For many years, Great Crossing had its own post office. It was open from 1811 until 1905.
