The Beech Fork , or Beech Fork River , is a 112-mile-long (180 km) river in central Kentucky in the United States . It is a tributary of the Rolling Fork of the Salt River , with its waters flowing eventually to the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River .
15-829: The Chaplin River is an 85.6-mile-long (137.8 km) tributary of the Beech Fork of the Salt River in the U.S. state of Kentucky . The name comes from Captain Abraham Chapline, an early explorer of the area. The river's headwaters begin on the knob edges of the Pennyroyal Plateau near Parksville, Kentucky and the Parksville Knob , flow in parallel with the Salt River proper through
30-594: A Class III+ run with an overall drop of five feet. The Beech Fork Bridge, Mackville Road , a 124 feet (38 m) truss bridge spanning the river since 1884, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . It is spanned by the Mount Zion Covered Bridge . 37°45′45″N 85°41′59″W / 37.76256°N 85.69968°W / 37.76256; -85.69968 This Marion County, Kentucky state location article
45-452: A large stream at this point in its journey. 37°50′39″N 85°16′43″W / 37.844229°N 85.278568°W / 37.844229; -85.278568 This Washington County, Kentucky state location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Mercer County, Kentucky state location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Boyle County, Kentucky state location article
60-535: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky . As of the 2020 census , the population was 12,027. Its county seat is Springfield . The county is named for George Washington . Washington County was the first county formed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky when it reached statehood, and the sixteenth county formed. The center of population of Kentucky is located in Washington County, in
75-500: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Washington County, Kentucky state location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Nelson County, Kentucky state location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river in Kentucky is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Washington County, Kentucky Washington County
90-486: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river in Kentucky is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Beech Fork The Beech Fork begins in eastern Marion County and heads northwest into Washington County , where the Chaplin River enters. The Beech Fork then turns southwest to go through Nelson County . At the end of the river's journey, near Boston ,
105-540: Is dated June 10, 1806; it was written the day before the marriage in the small community of Beechland, on the Little Beech River. The marriage return was signed by Jesse Head, the Methodist preacher who performed the ceremony, and dates the marriage to June 12, 1806. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 301 square miles (780 km ), of which 297 square miles (770 km )
120-520: Is land and 3.9 square miles (10 km ) (1.3%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 10,916 people, 4,121 households, and 3,020 families residing in the county. The population density was 36 per square mile (14/km ). There were 4,542 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (5.8/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 90.62% White , 7.51% Black or African American , 0.16% Native American , 0.28% Asian , 0.61% from other races , and 0.82% from two or more races. 1.60% of
135-588: The Beech Fork flows into the Rolling Fork of the Salt River. The Beech Fork at Bardstown has a mean annual discharge of 964 cubic feet per second. The Beech Fork is a winding river that can be used for whitewater rafting , kayaking and canoeing . Most of the river is Class I and suitable for canoes and other entry level paddlers. A collapsed boulder dam one-quarter mile past the US 31E bridge constitutes
150-446: The city of Willisburg . The county is dry , meaning that the sale of alcohol is prohibited, but it contains the "wet" city of Springfield, where retail alcohol sales are allowed. This classifies the jurisdiction as a moist county . Three wineries operate in the county and are licensed separately to sell to the public. Jacob Beam, founder of Jim Beam whiskey, sold his first barrel of whiskey in Washington County. Washington County
165-454: The hilly Eden Shale belt and ending at the Beech Fork of the Salt River near the town of Chaplin . The river flows through the counties of Washington , Mercer , and Boyle . The river flows through the middle of Perryville , the site of an 1862 American Civil War battle . The stream was a strategic natural resource used by both the Union and Confederate armies, though the river is but
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#1732787643559180-442: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 4,121 households, out of which 33.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were married couples living together, 10.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
195-471: Was $ 33,136, and the median income for a family was $ 39,240. Males had a median income of $ 27,624 versus $ 21,593 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 15,722. About 10.30% of families and 13.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.40% of those under age 18 and 19.60% of those age 65 or over. The county is served by Washington County Schools , a district that contains five schools: St. Catharine College (now closed)
210-400: Was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.03. The age distribution was 25.30% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.90 males. The median income for a household in the county
225-412: Was established in 1792 from land taken from Nelson County. It was the first county created by the Commonwealth of Kentucky after its separation from Virginia. The Washington County Courthouse, completed in 1816, is the oldest courthouse still in use in Kentucky. A significant county court record is the marriage bond of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks , parents of President Abraham Lincoln . The bond
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