Great Crossing, Kentucky Explained

Great Crossing
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Kentucky
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Scott
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:810
Coordinates:38.2144°N -84.6053°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:493245

Great Crossing is an unincorporated community located in Scott County, Kentucky, United States.

Geography

Great Crossing is located in west-central Scott County at 38°12'56.1"N 84°36'21.1"W and is part of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.

Kentucky Route 227 bisects the center of the community, and U.S. Route 460 passes south of the community center. Georgetown is 3miles to the east, Stamping Ground is 6miles to the northwest, and Frankfort is 16miles to the west.

Elkhorn Creek, an 18 mile long navigable waterway, bisects the community.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Great Crossing has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

History

Great Crossing was founded in 1783 by Robert Johnson. The location was centered around a shallow area where bison had crossed the Elkhorn Creek. The community was also known as Johnson's Station, Great Buffalo Crossing, The Great Crossing and The Crossing. A post office operated in the community from 1811 to 1905.

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