Yamacraw, Kentucky facts for kids
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Yamacraw, Kentucky
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 Yamacraw, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Yamacraw, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | McCreary |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 516499 |
Yamacraw is a small place in McCreary County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the larger county.
Yamacraw was also known as a coal town. This means that in the past, many people who lived there worked in the nearby coal mines. The community was important for getting coal out of the ground.
History of Yamacraw
Yamacraw has a history tied to the coal industry in Kentucky. For a time, it was also called Big South Fork. This name might have come from a nearby river or area.
Post Office Information
Like many small communities, Yamacraw once had its own post office. However, this post office closed a long time ago in 1950. Another post office, named Lonesome, was also connected to the Yamacraw area. These post offices helped people send and receive mail in the community.
