Short Creek
Short Creek is a stream in Powell, Kentucky. Short Creek is situated nearby to the locality Spaas Creek, as well as near the hamlet Bowen.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rosslyn and Fagan.
Rosslyn
Hamlet
Rosslyn is an unincorporated community in Powell County, Kentucky, United States. A post office was established at Rosslyn in 1898, and remained in operation until 1917. The community most likely was named for the roses near the original town site. Rosslyn is situated 4½ miles west of Short Creek.
Fagan
Hamlet
Fagan is an unincorporated community located in Menifee County, Kentucky, United States. A post office was opened for the settlement in 1901, before closing in 1953. Fagan is situated 4½ miles north of Short Creek.
Slade
Hamlet
Slade is an unincorporated community in Powell County, Kentucky, United States. Their post office closed in 2004. Slade is situated 4½ miles southeast of Short Creek.
Short Creek
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Powell, Kentucky, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.85508° or 37° 51′ 18″ northLongitude
-83.73575° or 83° 44′ 9″ westElevation
659 feet (201 metres)Open location code
869RV747+2PGeoNames ID
4308286
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