Obey River

The Obey River is a 47.8-mile-long tributary of the in the U.S. state of . It joins the Cumberland River near the town of , which is generally considered to be the Cumberland's head of navigation.
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in the United States of America
  • Also known as: Obas River”, “Obey’s River”, “Obeys River”, “Obi River”, “Obie’s River”, and “Oby River

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Free Hill and Baptist Ridge.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , , . It is an African American community established in 1816, before the Civil War.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , in the . is situated 5 miles south of Obey River.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in . is situated 5 miles west of Obey River.

Obey River

Latitude
36.55506° or 36° 33′ 18″ north
Longitude
-85.51219° or 85° 30′ 44″ west
Elevation
495 feet (151 metres)
Open location code
868PHF4Q+24
Geo­Names ID
4646770
Wiki­data ID
Q7074899
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Welsh—“Obey River” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: Obey
  • Cebuano: Obey River
  • Egyptian Arabic: نهر اوبى
  • Irish: Abhainn Obey
  • Venetian: Obey
  • Welsh: Afon Obey

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Celina and Shanky Branch.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Henry Horton Bridge and Donaldson Park Recreation Area.

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