| Claymour | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  ClaymourLocation within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 36°53′12.15″N 87°6′41.00″W / 36.8867083°N 87.1113889°W / 36.8867083; -87.1113889 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Todd |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| Area code(s) | 270 and 364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 489594 |
Claymour is an unincorporated community in Todd County, Kentucky, United States.
History
The community of Claymour was established primarily as a farming community sometime around the 1850s.
Geography
Claymour is located on east-central Todd County about 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of Elkton along Kentucky Route 106 (KY 106) at its junction with KY 507 and KY 178.
Annual events
Claymour is home to a Christian-oriented annual event, the Claymour Camp Meeting, an outdoor revival meeting which has been held since 1903.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Claymour, Kentucky
- Glenn, Ray (May 14, 1967). "Horse Making Comeback In Todd's Claymour Area". Kentucky New Era. p. 18. Retrieved November 11, 2023 – via Google Books.
- DeLorme (2010). Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer (Map). Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. p. 79. § B10. ISBN 0-89933-340-0.
- "Claymour Camp Meeting celebrates 100th anniversary". Kentucky New Era. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. July 12, 2003. p. D1. Retrieved November 11, 2023 – via Google Books.
- Sturges, Lynn (July 28, 1979). "Claymour Diamond Jubilee". Kentucky New Era. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. p. 14. Retrieved November 11, 2023 – via Google Books.
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| Municipalities and communities of Todd County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| County seat: Elkton | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |