Lerose, Kentucky facts for kids
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Lerose
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 Lerose
Location in Kentucky
Lerose
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Owsley |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP codes |
41344
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| GNIS feature ID | 513339 |
Lerose is a small community located in Owsley County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's part of a hilly area known as the "Kentucky Highlands." Lerose is about 370 miles away from Washington, D.C., the capital of the U.S.
Nearby places include Booneville, which is the main town of Owsley County. Other close areas are Chestnut Gap and Tallega. The Lerose community has a cemetery and several "hollows," which are like small valleys.
The Name of Lerose
The community of Lerose got its name from a person named Lleaner Rose. He used to run a local store in the area. People in the community knew him as Lee Rose. This nickname eventually became the name for the entire community.
A Family's Connection to History
Lee Rose later had a grandson named Chester Clay Rose. Chester Clay Rose was a brave person who was sadly killed during the Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This was a very important event in American history. His body rests inside the remains of the USS Arizona, a ship that sank during the attack.
