Rumsey, Kentucky facts for kids
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Rumsey, Kentucky
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 Rumsey, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Rumsey, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | McLean |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
42371
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| GNIS feature ID | 502467 |
Rumsey is a small place in McLean County, Kentucky, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not an official town or city with its own local government.
History of Rumsey
Rumsey started in the 1830s. At that time, a special structure called a lock and dam was built on the Green River. A lock and dam helps boats travel safely on rivers where the water levels change.
In 1839, Rumsey became an official community. People wanted to name it after Edward Rumsey. He was a Congressman from Kentucky. A Congressman is someone who represents their state in the U.S. government.
Edward Rumsey was very modest and did not want the community named after him. So, people decided to keep the name "Rumsey" but said it was in honor of his uncle, James Rumsey. James Rumsey was famous for inventing the steamboat.
Geography of Rumsey
Rumsey is located in the middle part of McLean County. You can find it along the southern side of the Green River. Right across the river is Calhoun, which is the main town of the county.
Two main roads, Kentucky Route 81 and Kentucky Route 138, pass through the community.
