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Sweeden is a small place in north-central Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

In the year 2000, about 171 people lived in the area around Sweeden's ZIP code. Sweeden is also part of the larger Bowling Green area, which is a group of cities and towns connected by their economy. The ZIP Code for Sweeden is 42285.

Where is Sweeden Located?

Sweeden is found about 5 miles (8 kilometers) north of Brownsville. Brownsville is the main town in Edmonson County, where the county government offices are located.

Sweeden has neighbors all around it. To the south, you'll find Lindseyville. To the north is Bee Spring. And to the east, there's Nolin Lake, a large body of water.

Close to Mammoth Cave National Park

One cool thing about Sweeden is that it's very close to Mammoth Cave National Park. This park is famous for having the longest cave system in the world! Many communities in Edmonson County are near this amazing natural wonder.

Learning in Sweeden: Kyrock Elementary School

For students in the Sweeden area, Kyrock Elementary School is an important place. This school is just north of Sweeden and is part of the Edmonson County School System. It's one of five schools that serve the children of the county.

How to Get Around: Roads in Sweeden

The main road that goes right through the middle of Sweeden is Kentucky Route 259, often called KY 259. This road helps people travel in and out of the community and connect to other places in Kentucky.

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