Fiddle Bow

Fiddle Bow is an unincorporated community located in southwest , , United States. It was populated as early as 1913. The town takes its name from a black oak tree that once lived in the area that had the appearance of a violin bow.
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  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: unincorporated community in Hopkins County, Kentucky
  • Also known as: Fiddle Bow, Kentucky” and “Fiddle Bow, KY

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sixth Vein and Charleston.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community located in , , United States. The site was home to the mine which operated during the 1930s and 40s. is situated 1½ miles southwest of Fiddle Bow.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in southwestern , , United States. According to legend, it was named for "Free Charles", a former slave, who kept a tavern there. is situated 3½ miles south of Fiddle Bow.

Hamlet
is a place located in , , United States. The origin of the name is unknown, and the place never had a post office. is located four miles south-west of Madisonville, on Clear Creek. is situated 5 miles east of Fiddle Bow.

Fiddle Bow

Latitude
37.27171° or 37° 16′ 18″ north
Longitude
-87.65806° or 87° 39′ 29″ west
Elevation
515 feet (157 metres)
Open location code
869J78CR+MQ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 153691384
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4291640
Wiki­data ID
Q14690387
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to South Azerbaijani—“Fiddle Bow” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 費德爾鮑
  • French: Fiddle Bow
  • Irish: Fiddle Bow
  • Persian: فیدل بو، کنتاکی
  • Persian: فیدل بو
  • South Azerbaijani: فیدل بوو، کنتاکی

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Pleasant Union General Baptist Church and Silent Run Cemetery.

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