Monks Creek
Monks Creek is a stream in Nelson, Kentucky. Monks Creek is situated nearby to the hamlet New Hope, as well as near Gethsemane.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani.
Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani
Church
The Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani is a Catholic monastery in the United States near Bardstown, Kentucky, in Nelson County. The abbey is part of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, better known as the Trappists. Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani is situated 2 miles north of Monks Creek.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include New Hope and Dant.
New Hope
Hamlet
New Hope is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Nelson County, Kentucky, United States. Its population was 129 as of the 2010 census. New Hope has a post office with ZIP code 40052, which opened on April 5, 1844.
Dant
Hamlet
Dant is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Kentucky, United States. Its post office is closed. Dant is situated 3½ miles east of Monks Creek.
New Haven
Village
New Haven is a home rule-class city in Nelson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 855 at the 2010 census. New Haven is situated 4 miles west of Monks Creek.
Monks Creek
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Nelson, Kentucky, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.63895° or 37° 38′ 20″ northLongitude
-85.52357° or 85° 31′ 25″ westElevation
472 feet (144 metres)Open location code
869PJFQG+HHGeoNames ID
4301187
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