Willow Shoals, Lee County, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Willow Shoals, Lee County,
Kentucky |
|
|---|---|
 Willow Shoals, Lee County,
Kentucky Location in Kentucky
Willow Shoals, Lee County,
Kentucky Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Lee |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
| ZIP codes |
41311
|
| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21129 |
| GNIS feature ID | 516390 |
Willow Shoals is a small, unincorporated community in Lee County, Kentucky, Kentucky, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. It's located near the Kentucky River, close to a place called Lock and Dam #13.
Contents
History of Willow Shoals
A long time ago, Willow Shoals was a busier place. A Post Office opened there on September 20, 1905. The first Postmaster, who was in charge of the mail, was John W. Stephenson.
Just a couple of months later, on November 25, 1905, the Post Office name was shortened to just Willow. However, the Post Office eventually closed down in 1956. After that, people in Willow Shoals got their mail from Heidelberg, Kentucky.
Willow Shoals and the Railroad
Willow Shoals was also a stop for trains. It was on the Louisville and Atlantic Railroad line. Later, it became a stop for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Trains continued to stop there until at least the 1930s.
Today, the train tracks that go through Willow Shoals are owned by CSX Transportation. These tracks are part of their Eastern Kentucky Subdivision, but they are not currently being used.
What's Left in Willow Shoals?
Not much of the original town of Willow Shoals remains today. You can still find a few buildings there. These include one house and two barns.
There's also a special building that once served many purposes. It was the General Store, the Post Office, and even the Railroad Depot all in one!
On July 14, 2016, the official name of the place was changed back to Willow Shoals. This change was made by the USGS Board of Geographic Names.
Nature and TV
Willow Shoals is located inside the beautiful Daniel Boone National Forest. This means it's surrounded by nature and protected lands.
The community also appeared on television! Willow Shoals was featured in Season 10, Episode 6 of a show called Homestead Rescue. You can watch this show on the Discovery Channel.
