Sweeden, Kentucky

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

Sweeden is an unincorporated community in north-central Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States.[1] The population of Sweeden's ZCTA was 171 at the 2000 census.[2] It is part of the Bowling Green, Kentucky Metropolitan Statistical Area. The ZIP Code for Sweeden is 42285.[3]

Geography

Sweeden is located approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) north of the county seat of Brownsville. It is bordered to the south by Lindseyville, to the north by Bee Spring, and to the east by Nolin Lake. It is one of the many communities in Edmonson County that borders Mammoth Cave National Park.

Education

Kyrock Elementary School, one of the five schools of the Edmonson County School System, is located just north of Sweeden.

Transportation

KY 259 runs through the middle of the town.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sweeden, Kentucky
  2. ^ Sweeden, Kentucky (KY) ~ population data, races, housing & economy
  3. ^ "Sweeden ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.

External links

  • Kyrock Elementary School Homepage
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37°15′13″N 86°16′44″W / 37.25361°N 86.27889°W / 37.25361; -86.27889


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