Gray Hawk, Kentucky
| Gray Hawk | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Gray Hawk Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 37°23′42″N 83°56′25″W / 37.39500°N 83.94028°WCoordinates: 37°23′42″N 83°56′25″W / 37.39500°N 83.94028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EST (UTC-4) |
| 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 grey 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
- ↑ "Gray Hawk, Kentucky". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Gray Hawk, Kentucky post office". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 123. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Gray Hawk, Kentucky
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