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Laurel in the region of Kentucky is a town located in United States - some 305 mi or ( 491 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Laurel is now 07:59 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Beattyville, Inez, Louisa, Warfield, and Ironton. When in this area, you might want to check out Beattyville . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Laurel ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Inez, Kentucky
Inez is a city in Martin County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 466 at the 2000 census. In 2008, Inez had an estimated population of 435. It is the county seat of Martin County.
Located at 37.87 -82.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tomahawk, Kentucky
Tomahawk is an unincorporated community that stretches along Kentucky Route 40 in Martin County, Kentucky, United States, in the eastern part of the state near the West Virginia border. It is located on Rockhouse Fork of Rockcastle Creek, about six miles (9.6 km) west of Inez, the county seat.
Located at 37.87 -82.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Louisa, Kentucky
Louisa is a city in Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,018 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Lawrence County. The Levisa Fork River and Tug Fork River join at Louisa to form the Big Sandy River. Just north of this merger is the location of the first needle dam in the United States which was completed in 1896. The origin of the city's name is unclear.
Located at 38.11 -82.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Fort Gay, West Virginia
Fort Gay is a town in Wayne County, West Virginia, along the Tug Fork and Big Sandy Rivers. The town adjoins Louisa, Kentucky. The population was 705 at the 2010 census. The Fort Gay community traces back to 1789, when 11 people established a settlement at the junction of the Tug and Big Sandy rivers, across from what is now Louisa. In 1875, it was chartered as Cassville; though it was simultaneously known as Fort Gay. In 1932, the town's name was officially changed to Fort Gay.
Located at 38.12 -82.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Yatesville Lake State Park
Yatesville Lake State Park in Kentucky is a recreational facility in the eastern part of the commonwealth, close to the town of Louisa, Kentucky in Lawrence County. It opened in 1999 and features an 18-hole golf course, the 2,300-acre lake stocked with fish, camp sites, and hiking trails.
Located at 38.08 -82.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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