Merrimac, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Merrimac
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 Merrimac
Location in Kentucky
Merrimac
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Taylor |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 498076 |
Merrimac (sometimes spelled Merrimack) is a small place in Taylor County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
About Merrimac
Merrimac is located in the beautiful state of Kentucky. You can find it by following local roads a short distance east of Route 337. It's situated northeast of Campbellsville, which is the main city and the "county seat" of Taylor County. The county seat is where the main government offices for the county are located.
Location and Elevation
Merrimac sits at an elevation of 797 feet (or about 243 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the ocean! The area around Merrimac is mostly rural, with lots of open spaces and natural beauty typical of Kentucky.
