Penitentiary Bend
Penitentiary Bend is a stream bend in Hopkins, Kentucky. Penitentiary Bend is situated near the village Dawson Springs, as well as near the hamlet Murphy Ford.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dawson Springs and Charleston.
Dawson Springs
Village
Photo: Nyttend, Public domain.Charleston
Hamlet
Charleston is an unincorporated community in southwestern Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States. Charleston is situated 4 miles north of Penitentiary Bend.
Ilsley
Hamlet
Ilsley is an unincorporated community and coal town… Ilsley is situated 4 miles northeast of Penitentiary Bend.
Penitentiary Bend
- Type: Stream bend
- Category: body of water
- Location: Hopkins, Kentucky, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.16699° or 37° 10′ 1″ north
Longitude
-87.67806° or 87° 40′ 41″ west
Elevation
394 feet (120 metres)
Open location code
869J588C+QQ
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Murphy Ford and Lakeshore.
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Highlights: Purdy Hill and Section House Hill.
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