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O.C.A.R.E. and Official Subcommittees hold regular quarterly meetings on the 1st Thursday of January, April, July and October at 86 Hwy 11, Booneville KY (in the Action Team Complex) starting at 5:30 p.m. These meetings are open to the public.
Interesting Places in Owsley and Links to Information:
Owsley County (Seat) Population Estimate by U.S. Census Quick Facts 2018 - 4435
Established 1843; 24 miles west of Jackson on KY 30; Named after Daniel Boone who camped .5 miles south.
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Owsley County Alliance for Recreation and Entertainment, Inc: PO Box 997, Booneville, KY (606) 593-7777/606-560-0690 O.C.A.R.E. Inc. Website: www.owsleycountyallianceforrecreationandentertainment.com/
Points of Interest:
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Nobles Pioneer Village: KY 30 E, Lerose, KY Phone: (606) 593-6755. Call for site visit.
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Faith Hill Community Center: Lucky Fork Road, Booneville, KY 41314 Phone: (606) 593-5398) Call for site visit.
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Earl B. Combs Birthplace Marker (Pebworth, KY)
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Historical Society: KY-11, Booneville, KY 41314 Phone: (606) 593-6755
Entertainment, Attractions & Recreation
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Sag Hollow Golf Course 606-593-4653
1205 Sag Hollow Rd. Booneville Ky. 41314
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Owsley Co Rec Center 606-593-6940
99 County barn rd. Booneville. Ky. 41314
Owsley County Recreational Center | Facebook
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The Break Room (Pool Hall)
Mulberry St. Booneville Ky. 41314
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Owsley Co. Park
County Barn Rd. Booneville Ky. 41314
Weekend Getaways
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Buffalo Camp and Ride 606-216-8559
https://buffalocampandride.net/
Buffalo Camp & Ride | Facebook
Antiques & Gifts
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Dusty Rose Gifts 606-272-4746
Holly Fork Rd. Sexton Creek Ky.
Dusty Rose Gift Shop | Facebook
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The Villager Antiques 606-593-5433
The Villager Antique and Gift Shop | Facebook
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Tucker Lane Designs
Hwy 28 Booneville Ky. 41314
Tucker Lane Designs~ | Facebook
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Just Stars Florist 606-593-0328
619 KY 2024 W., Booneville, KY
Just Stars Florist and Antiques LLC | Facebook
Retail & Resale
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This N That Tobacco and Pawn
Hwy 28 Booneville, KY 41314 606-593-7890
State Parks Close By:
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Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park: 4441 KY-1833, Buckhorn, KY 41721 (30.7 miles from the center of Booneville, Kentucky)
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Natural Bridge State Resort Park: 2135 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376 (26 miles from the center of Booneville, Kentucky)
Adventure on the South Fork
South Fork Kentucky River begins at the confluence of Red Bird River, Goose Creek, and Bullskin Creek in Clay County and flows North through Owsley County to its confluence with the North and Middle Forks of the Kentucky River in Lee County. From its origin, the South Fork Kentucky River flows downstream through the communities of Oneida, Booneville, and Beattyville, KY. Overall, South Fork Kentucky River is relatively broad in width with shallow to medium depths and is characterized by mud banks, rock bars, and occasional riffles. The South Fork Kentucky River provides anglers with the opportunity to fish for a wide variety of species that include; smallmouth bass, spotted bass, rock bass, channel catfish and muskellunge. Visit fw.ky.gov for more details on water levels, mileage and fishing tips.
South Fork River Access
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Fish Creek Boat Ramp
GPS Coordinates 37.490984,-83.690029
Fish Creek Rd. Booneville Ky 41314
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Wolf Creek Boat Ramp
GPS Coordinates 37.396437,-83.690029
Upper Wolf Creek Rd. Booneville Ky. 41314
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Bishop Bend River access (No ramp)
GPS Coordinates 37.33830,-83.68807
Hwy 11 South Booneville Ky 41314
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Hacker Branch River Access (No ramp)
GPS Coordinates 37.37416,-83.67070
Hwy 11 South Booneville Ky 41314
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Cawood Rd (Fish Trap Bridge) River access (No Ramp)
GSP Coordinated 37.459445,-83.650789
Hwy 28 Booneville Ky. 41314
Local Dine In, Takeout & Delivery
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Ole Bus Stop Diner 606-593-5720
64 Mulberry St. Booneville Ky. 41314
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Route 11 Pizza Plus 606-593-2272
1769 KY Hwy 11 Booneville Ky.41314
Route 11 Pizza Plus | Facebook
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Spencer’s Dairy Bar 606-593-5152
1 Mulberry St. Booneville, Ky. 41314
Spencer’s Dairy Bar | Facebook
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Booneville BP 606-593-7263
KY Hwy 11 North Booneville, Ky. 41314
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Corner Mini Mart 606-593-8074
Hwy 708 Booneville, KY 41314
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It’z Bit’z Dairy Bar 606-593-5333
4488 Ky 30 W Booneville Ky. 41314
Visitor Information:
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Owsley County Action Team: 66 Old Hwy 11 N. Booneville, KY 41314 Phone (606) 593-7296
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Owsley County Public Library: (Free Outdoor Wi-Fi All Hours) 478 KY-11, Beattyville, KY 41311 Phone: (606) 593-5700
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O.C.A.R.E. Inc. Website: www.owsleycountyallianceforrecreationandentertainment.com/
Booneville, Kentucky Proximity to:
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Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway is 31.8 miles from the center of Booneville, Kentucky
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Interstate 75 in London, Kentucky is 41.5 miles from the center of Booneville, Kentucky
Festivals and Special Events:
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Daniel Boone Days Owsley County KY (2019 it will be June 28th – 30th) (2020 it will be July 3rd – 5th)
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The Booneville Cruise-In Every 1st and 3rd weekend Starts at the Owsley County Senior Citizens Center at 275 Hwy 28 South, Booneville, KY 41314
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Owsley County Fair Days (Typically around the last week of August or first week of September)
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Light Up Booneville Christmas Celebration: Click here to check social media for updates about the event.
Locally Grown & Crafted
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Henson’s Wood Works
606-813-6116
Henson’s Wood Works | Facebook
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Shadytown Farms and Greenhouse
195 Shadytown Rd. Booneville Ky. 41314 606-593-5882
Shadytown Farm and Greenhouse | Facebook
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Happy Hens Farm
3779 Ky. 28 Booneville Ky. 41314 606-568-8834
https://happyhenshomestead.com/
Happy Hens Homestead, LLC. | Facebook
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Owsley County Farmers Market
177 Shepherds Lane Booneville Ky. 41314
Owsley County Farmers Market | Facebook
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Stone Gully
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South Fork Farms
402 Hwy 1938 Booneville Ky. 41314
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Milltown Market
Hwy 1938 Booneville Ky. 41314
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Owsley County Farmers Market (Seasonal)
Owsley County School District Farm
Owsley County Farmers Market | Facebook