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Lloyd, Kentucky
Lloyd, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Lloyd, Kentucky
Lloyd, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Lloyd, Kentucky is located in the United States
Lloyd, Kentucky
Lloyd, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Greenup
Elevation
541 ft (165 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 606
GNIS feature ID 496917

Lloyd is a small place in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Lloyd is shown on maps made by the USGS, specifically the Greenup and Wheelersburg maps.

What Can You Find in Lloyd?

Lloyd is home to several important places for the local community. These include schools and a major structure on the Ohio River.

Schools and Education

  • Greenup County High School is located here. This is where older students in the county go to learn.
  • Greysbranch Elementary School is also in Lloyd. This school serves younger students.
  • The main office for all Greenup County Schools is found in Lloyd. This office helps manage education for the entire county.

Greenup Lock and Dam

A very important structure in Lloyd is the Greenup Lock and Dam. It's built on the Ohio River.

  • What is a Lock and Dam? A lock and dam system helps boats travel safely on rivers. It controls the water level.
  • Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge: This bridge is also part of the lock and dam area. It helps people cross the Ohio River.
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