Beech Creek, Kentucky Explained

Beech Creek, Kentucky
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label:Beech Creek
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Muhlenberg
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CST
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:463
Coordinates:37.1769°N -87.0631°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:42321
Area Code:270
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:486696

Beech Creek is an unincorporated community located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.

History

A post office called Beech Creek has been in operation since 1906.[1] The community took its name from nearby Beech Creek.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muhlenberg County . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 April 2015.
  2. News: Sandy Called These Names . Leader-News . September 19, 2007 . 16 May 2015 . Anderson, Bobby . A12.