Acquia Run, Kentucky, United States

About

Acquia Run is a stream located in Bourbon county Kentucky in the United States of America. It is at 38.256187 latitude and -84.2699322 longitude. Acquia Run is at an elevation of 230 ft (755 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Shawhan".

Description

Flows WNW to Stoner Creek 5.3 km (3.3 mi) NNW of Paris and 12.1 km (7.4 mi) SW of Millersburg.

History

Reported to have been named about 1780 for Acquia Creek in Stafford County, Virginia (now spelled "Aquia" Creek) by James Garrard who was born in the area of the Virginia stream; Garrard purchased land near the mouth of Acquia Run before becoming governor of Kentucky from 1796 to 1804.

Location Details

Type of Place:Stream
Latitude:38.256187
Longitude:-84.2699322
Elevation:230 ft / 755 m
County:Bourbon
USGS Map Name:Shawhan

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