Roundhill, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roundhill
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Junction of Kentucky Routes 70 and 185
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 Roundhill
Location in Kentucky
Roundhill
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Butler, Edmonson |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
42275
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| Area code(s) | 270 and 364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 508979 |
Roundhill is a small community in Kentucky, USA. It's not a city or town with its own government, but a place where people live. It sits right on the edge of two counties: Butler County and Edmonson County.
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Where is Roundhill Located?
Roundhill is found exactly where Butler and Edmonson counties meet. You can find it where two main roads, State Highway 70 and State Highway 185, cross paths.
- Highway 70 goes about 16 miles west to Morgantown.
- Highway 70 also goes about 10 miles east to Brownsville.
- Highway 185 heads about 15 miles north to Caneyville.
- Highway 185 also goes about 19 miles south to Bowling Green.
The community is also located near the Big Reedy Creek. This creek flows into the Green River. Roundhill is considered part of the larger Bowling Green area. It's also in a part of Kentucky known for its coal fields.
Schools in Roundhill
Because Roundhill is on the county line, students living there go to different schools depending on which side of the line they live.
- If you live west or south of the main crossroads (KY 70 and KY 185), you'd likely attend Butler County Schools in Morgantown.
- If you live east or north of the crossroads, you'd go to Edmonson County Schools in the Brownsville area.
The closest elementary schools are North Butler Elementary and Kyrock Elementary.
Places to Visit in Roundhill
Roundhill has a few local businesses that serve the community.
- There's a shop that helps with car parts and repairs.
- You'll also find a convenience store called "The Corner Market." This store is special because it also acts as the local USPS post office for the community, using the ZIP code 42275.
- The original Roundhill post office started way back in 1893! It used to be in a building called the Roundhill Grocery, which is still standing today, but it's not used anymore.
For places of worship, the main one is the Roundhill Church of Christ. Just a bit east of the community on Highway 70 is Hopewell Baptist Church. There's also a cemetery nearby called Threlkel Cemetery.
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