Gray Hawk, Kentucky

Gray Hawk, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Gray Hawk
Gray Hawk
Coordinates: 37°23′42″N 83°56′25″W / 37.39500°N 83.94028°W / 37.39500; -83.94028Coordinates: 37°23′42″N 83°56′25″W / 37.39500°N 83.94028°W / 37.39500; -83.94028
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Jackson
Elevation 1,273 ft (388 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EST)
ZIP codes 40434
GNIS feature ID [1]

Gray Hawk is an unincorporated community located in Jackson County, Kentucky, United States. A post office was established in the community in 1853.[2]

The origins of the name Gray Hawk remain unclear. It could have been named for the many gray colored hawks seen in the area, or its namesakes could be the original landholding Gray and Hawk families.[3]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Gray Hawk has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Gray Hawk, Kentucky". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ↑ "Gray Hawk, Kentucky post office". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  3. ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 123. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
  4. ↑ Climate Summary for Gray Hawk, Kentucky


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