Rockybranch, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rockybranch
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 Rockybranch
Location in Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Wayne |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 515082 |
Rockybranch is a small place located in Wayne County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's governed by the county.
History of Rockybranch
Rockybranch has a simple but interesting past. Long ago, this community was a bit more self-sufficient. It used to have its very own post office, which was important for sending and receiving mail before modern communication. There was also a school where local children learned.
The community got its name from a nearby stream called Rocky Branch. It's common for small towns and communities to be named after natural features close by, like rivers, hills, or streams.
