Salmons, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Salmons
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Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Simpson |
Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 502815 |
Salmons is a small place in Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger area, in this case, Simpson County.
About Salmons
Salmons is located in the beautiful state of Kentucky. It sits along a main road called U.S. Route 31W. If you travel north from Franklin, which is the biggest town and main center of Simpson County, you will find Salmons. Franklin is also the county seat, meaning it is where the county government is located.
Location and Elevation
Salmons is found in Simpson County. The land where Salmons is located is about 676 feet (or 206 meters) above sea level. This measurement is called its elevation. The exact spot of Salmons can be found using its coordinates: 36 degrees, 46 minutes, 42 seconds North, and 86 degrees, 33 minutes, 47 seconds West.