Sharkey

Sharkey is a small unincorporated community located at the intersection of Kentucky Routes 158 and 801 in , .
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  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: human settlement in United States of America
  • Also known as: Sharkey, Kentucky” and “Sharkey, KY

Places of Interest

Highlights include Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional Airport and Sugarloaf Mountain.

Aerodrome
Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport, is a public located seven nautical miles northwest of the central business district of , a city in , , . is situated 2 miles southwest of Sharkey.

Peak
is a 1,348-foot mountain located in , just outside the City of . In January, 1904, a volcanic eruption on was reported in The New York Times, which noted much smoke, deep rumbling, and destruction to the trees, leading locals to prepare an evacuation. is situated 2 miles southeast of Sharkey.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Smile and Plummers Landing.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community located in , , United States. Its etymology refers to the facial expression of residents when their application for a had been approved. is situated 4 miles northeast of Sharkey.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , , United States. The community is 8 miles southeast of . has a with ZIP code 41081. is situated 6 miles north of Sharkey.

Sharkey

Latitude
38.23091° or 38° 13′ 51″ north
Longitude
-83.55991° or 83° 33′ 36″ west
Elevation
1,040 feet (317 metres)
Open location code
86CR6CJR+92
Open­Street­Map ID
node 154019390
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4308035
Wiki­data ID
Q7489846
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to French—“Sharkey” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 夏基
  • French: Sharkey

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Sharkey Church and Woodford Black Cemetery.

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