Crocus

Crocus is an unincorporated community in and counties in the U.S. state of . Its elevation is 988 feet. The community, first established in 1840, possibly received its name from the wild crocuses growing along the nearby creek.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: unincorporated community in Adair and Russell counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky
  • Also known as: “Crocus, Kentucky” and “Crocus, KY”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Montpelier and Glens Fork.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , , United States. is situated 3 miles northeast of Crocus.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community located in , , United States. is situated 3 miles northwest of Crocus.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , , United States. is situated 3½ miles southwest of Crocus.

Crocus

Latitude
36.98062° or 36° 58′ 50″ north
Longitude
-85.21079° or 85° 12′ 39″ west
Elevation
988 feet (301 metres)
Open location code
868PXQJQ+6M
Open­Street­Map ID
node 153790055
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4289084
Wiki­data ID
Q5187433
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to South Azerbaijani—“Crocus” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “克羅卡斯”
  • French: “Crocus”
  • Irish: “Crocus”
  • Persian: “کروکوس”
  • South Azerbaijani: “کروکوس، کنتاکی”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Olga and Bryan.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Ragen Cemetery and Cedar Grove Church.

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