Old Landing, Kentucky facts for kids
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Old Landing, Kentucky
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 Old Landing, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Old Landing, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Lee |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41358
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| GNIS feature ID | 514328 |
Old Landing is a small, unincorporated community located in Lee County, Kentucky, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.
Where Did the Name "Old Landing" Come From?
The name "Old Landing" has an interesting story behind it! People say the community was named because it was once a special spot where timber rafts would land.
What is a Timber Raft?
Imagine lots of cut trees tied together to float down a river. That's a timber raft! Before roads were common, rivers were like highways for moving wood. The "landing" part means it was a place where these rafts would stop and unload their timber. This shows how important the river was to the community long ago.
Community History
Like many small communities, Old Landing has changed over time. One small piece of its history is that its local post office, which helped people send and receive mail, closed down in 1994.
