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Straw, Kentucky
Straw, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Straw, Kentucky
Straw, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Straw, Kentucky is located in the United States
Straw, Kentucky
Straw, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Edmonson
Elevation
804 ft (245 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CST)
Area code(s) 270 and 364
GNIS feature ID 509145

Straw is a small place in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

Where is Straw Located?

Straw is found in the beautiful state of Kentucky. It is about 8.5 miles (13.7 kilometers) northeast of a town called Brownsville.

Nearby Nature Parks

Straw is located near some amazing natural spots. It's close to Nolin Lake State Park, which is a great place for outdoor activities. The community is also very near to the famous Mammoth Cave National Park. This park has the longest known cave system in the world!

Roads in Straw

You can find Straw where two roads meet: KY 728 and KY 1827. These roads help people travel to and from this quiet community.

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