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Introduction ...

Although we found mention of Sweet Owen during our research, we have little information about it.<1> Given the context of how Sweet Owen was mentioned, we believe that it was a community rather than a locale or some type of landmark. We have done a cursory search and if it was a community, we haven't been able to find any evidence that it still exists..

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Sweet Owen (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Sweet Owen. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Sweet Owen is located in Owen County.

To see how the shape of Kentucky's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Owen County: Carroll, Franklin, Gallatin, Grant, Henry & Scott.

Below are the counties that are near Sweet Owen. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Sweet Owen:

  • Owen County     (The home county of Sweet Owen)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.
    • Needmore
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Needmore have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Needmore
      • Needmore is located in Owen County
    • Long Ridge
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Ridge
      • Long Ridge is located in Owen County
    • Breck
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breck have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breck
      • Breck is located in Owen County
    • Hallam
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hallam have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallam
      • Hallam is located in Owen County
    • Owenton
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Owenton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owenton
      • Owenton is located in Owen County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,544 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Owenton <3>
    • Canby
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canby have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canby
      • Canby is located in Owen County
    • Hesler
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hesler have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hesler
      • Hesler is located in Owen County
    • Bromley
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bromley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bromley
      • Bromley is located in Owen County
    • New Liberty
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Liberty
      • New Liberty is located in Owen County
    • Poplar Grove
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Grove
      • Poplar Grove is located in Owen County
    • Fairbanks
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairbanks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairbanks
      • Fairbanks is located in Owen County
    • Cull
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cull have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cull
      • Cull is located in Owen County
    • Beechwood
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beechwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechwood
      • Beechwood is located in Owen County
  • Boone County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.
    • Verona
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verona
      • Verona is located in Boone County
    • Hume
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hume have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hume
      • Hume is located in Boone County
    • Beaverlick
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaverlick
      • Beaverlick is located in Boone County
    • Big Bone
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Bone have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Bone
      • Big Bone is located in Boone County
    • Hamilton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamilton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamilton
      • Hamilton is located in Boone County
    • Walton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
    • Kensington
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kensington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kensington
      • Kensington is located in Boone County
    • Richwood
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Hueys Corners
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hueys Corners
      • Hueys Corners is located in Boone County
    • Rabbit Hash
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rabbit Hash
      • Rabbit Hash is located in Boone County
      • Former name for Rabbit Hash:
      • Carlton
    • Union
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Belleview
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belleview
      • Belleview is located in Boone County
    • Devon
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Devon
      • Devon is located in Boone County
  • Boyd County
    • Rockdale
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
      • Rockdale is located in Boyd County
  • Bracken County
    • Neave
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Neave have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neave
      • Neave is located in Bracken County
  • Campbell County
    • Grants Lick
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grants Lick
      • Grants Lick is located in Campbell County
  • Carroll County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.
    • Sanders
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sanders have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sanders
      • Sanders is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 236 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sanders <3>
    • Carson
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carson
      • Carson is located in Carroll County
    • Worthville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Worthville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worthville
      • Worthville is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 195 people
    • Easterday
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Easterday have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Easterday
      • Easterday is located in Carroll County
    • Langstaff
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langstaff have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langstaff
      • Langstaff is located in Carroll County
    • Ghent
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ghent have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ghent
      • Ghent is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 307 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ghent <3>
    • English
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English
      • English is located in Carroll County
    • Carrollton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carrollton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrollton
      • Carrollton is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,806 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carrollton <3>
    • Prestonville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prestonville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prestonville
      • Prestonville is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 160 people
    • Locust
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust
      • Locust is located in Carroll County
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.
    • Elmville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmville
      • Elmville is located in Franklin County
    • Swallowfield
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swallowfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swallowfield
      • Swallowfield is located in Franklin County
    • Forks of Elkhorn
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forks of Elkhorn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forks of Elkhorn
      • Forks of Elkhorn is located in Franklin County
    • Woodlake
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlake
      • Woodlake is located in Franklin County
    • Buttimer Hill
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Buttimer Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttimer Hill
      • Buttimer Hill is located in Franklin County
    • Frankfort
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
  • Gallatin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.
    • Sparta
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparta have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
      • Sparta is located in Gallatin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 273 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sparta <3>
    • Glencoe
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glencoe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glencoe
      • Glencoe is located in Gallatin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 365 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glencoe <3>
    • Warsaw
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Grant County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.
    • Jonesville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesville
      • Jonesville is located in Grant County
    • Keefer
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keefer have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keefer
      • Keefer is located in Grant County
    • Lawrenceville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawrenceville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrenceville
      • Lawrenceville is located in Grant County
    • Heekin
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heekin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heekin
      • Heekin is located in Grant County
    • Stewartsville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewartsville
      • Stewartsville is located in Grant County
    • Mason
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mason have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason
      • Mason is located in Grant County
    • Blanchet
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blanchet have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanchet
      • Blanchet is located in Grant County
    • Cherry Grove
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Grove
      • Cherry Grove is located in Grant County
    • Corinth
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corinth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corinth
      • Corinth is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Corinth <3>
    • Williamstown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamstown
      • Williamstown is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,939 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Williamstown <3>
    • Elliston
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elliston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elliston
      • Elliston is located in Grant County
    • Jericho
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jericho have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jericho
      • Jericho is located in Grant County
    • Dry Ridge
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dry Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dry Ridge
      • Dry Ridge is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,207 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dry Ridge <3>
  • Harrison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.
    • Rutland
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutland
      • Rutland is located in Harrison County
    • Boyd
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boyd have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyd
      • Boyd is located in Harrison County
    • Renaker
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Renaker
      • Renaker is located in Harrison County
    • Berry
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berry
      • Berry is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 250 people
    • Cynthiana
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Oddville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oddville
      • Oddville is located in Harrison County
  • Henry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.
    • Lockport
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lockport
      • Lockport is located in Henry County
    • Franklinton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklinton
      • Franklinton is located in Henry County
    • Port Royal
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Royal have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Royal
      • Port Royal is located in Henry County
    • Bethlehem
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethlehem have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethlehem
      • Bethlehem is located in Henry County
    • Turners Station
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turners Station have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turners Station
      • Turners Station is located in Henry County
    • New Castle
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Castle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Castle
      • New Castle is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 930 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Castle <3>
    • Pleasureville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
    • Campbellsburg
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Eminence
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eminence have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eminence
      • Eminence is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,566 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eminence <3>
    • Sulphur
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
    • Smithfield
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smithfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithfield
      • Smithfield is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 115 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smithfield <3>
    • Pendleton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Jefferson County
    • Portland
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland
      • Portland is located in Jefferson County
  • Kenton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.
    • Fiskburg
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fiskburg
      • Fiskburg is located in Kenton County
    • Piner
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piner
      • Piner is located in Kenton County
    • Morning View
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morning View
      • Morning View is located in Kenton County
    • Nicholson
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nicholson
      • Nicholson is located in Kenton County
    • Kenton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenton
      • Kenton is located in Kenton County
    • White Villa
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Villa
      • White Villa is located in Kenton County
    • Independence
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence
      • Independence is located in Kenton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 28,903 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Independence <3>
    • Visalia
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Visalia
      • Visalia is located in Kenton County
    • Ryland
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ryland
      • Ryland is located in Kenton County
  • Lawrence County
    • Castle ‑ Historic
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Castle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle
      • Castle is located in Lawrence County
  • Pendleton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.
    • Locust Grove
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
      • Locust Grove is located in Pendleton County
    • Doughton
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doughton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doughton
      • Doughton is located in Pendleton County
    • Marcus
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marcus have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcus
      • Marcus is located in Pendleton County
    • Knoxville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knoxville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knoxville
      • Knoxville is located in Pendleton County
    • Goforth
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goforth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goforth
      • Goforth is located in Pendleton County
    • Morgan
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan
      • Morgan is located in Pendleton County
    • Gardnersville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardnersville
      • Gardnersville is located in Pendleton County
    • Portland
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland
      • Portland is located in Pendleton County
    • Hayes
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hayes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayes
      • Hayes is located in Pendleton County
    • Falmouth
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falmouth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falmouth
      • Falmouth is located in Pendleton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,086 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Falmouth <3>
    • Four Oaks
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Oaks
      • Four Oaks is located in Pendleton County
    • Greenwood
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
      • Greenwood is located in Pendleton County
    • DeMossville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for DeMossville
      • DeMossville is located in Pendleton County
  • Scott County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.
    • Josephine
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Josephine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Josephine
      • Josephine is located in Scott County
    • Suterville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suterville
      • Suterville is located in Scott County
    • Stonewall
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonewall have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonewall
      • Stonewall is located in Scott County
    • Porter
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Porter have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Porter
      • Porter is located in Scott County
    • Longlick
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longlick
      • Longlick is located in Scott County
    • Minorsville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minorsville
      • Minorsville is located in Scott County
    • Biddle
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biddle
      • Biddle is located in Scott County
    • Sadieville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sadieville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sadieville
      • Sadieville is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 371 people
    • Double Culvert
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Double Culvert have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Double Culvert
      • Double Culvert is located in Scott County
    • Skinnersburg
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skinnersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skinnersburg
      • Skinnersburg is located in Scott County
    • Mallard Point
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallard Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard Point
      • Mallard Point is located in Scott County
    • Stamping Ground
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stamping Ground
      • Stamping Ground is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 822 people
    • Davis
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis
      • Davis is located in Scott County
  • Shelby County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.
    • Bagdad
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Consolation
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Consolation have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Consolation
      • Consolation is located in Shelby County
    • Christianburg
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christianburg
      • Christianburg is located in Shelby County
  • Trimble County
    • Bedford
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Woodford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.
    • Duckers
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duckers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duckers
      • Duckers is located in Woodford County
    • Midway
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
      • Midway is located in Woodford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,915 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Midway <3>
    • Davistown
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davistown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davistown
      • Davistown is located in Woodford County
    • Millville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millville
      • Millville is located in Woodford County
    • McKees Crossroads
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKees Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKees Crossroads
      • McKees Crossroads is located in Woodford County
    • Nugent Crossroads
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nugent Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nugent Crossroads
      • Nugent Crossroads is located in Woodford County
    • Wallace
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallace
      • Wallace is located in Woodford County
  • Jefferson County (IN)
    • Brooksburg
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brooksburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooksburg
      • Brooksburg is located in Jefferson County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 80 people
  • Ohio County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.
    • Rising Sun
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rising Sun have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rising Sun
      • Rising Sun is located in Ohio County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,131 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rising Sun <3>
    • Bear Branch
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bear Branch
      • Bear Branch is located in Ohio County (IN)
  • Switzerland County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.
    • Florence
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Patriot
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patriot have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patriot
      • Patriot is located in Switzerland County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 212 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Patriot <3>
    • Searcy Crossroads
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Searcy Crossroads
      • Searcy Crossroads is located in Switzerland County (IN)
    • Antioch
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antioch
      • Antioch is located in Switzerland County (IN)
    • Vevay
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vevay have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vevay
      • Vevay is located in Switzerland County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,639 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vevay <3>
    • Mount Sterling
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Sterling have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Sterling
      • Mount Sterling is located in Switzerland County (IN)
    • Lamb
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamb have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamb
      • Lamb is located in Switzerland County (IN)
    • East Enterprise
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Enterprise have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Enterprise
      • East Enterprise is located in Switzerland County (IN)
    • Moorefield
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moorefield
      • Moorefield is located in Switzerland County (IN)
    • Bennington
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bennington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bennington
      • Bennington is located in Switzerland County (IN)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Sweet Owen, see our County-by-County Page for Sweet Owen.

Newspapers Published in Sweet Owen ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 39 newspapers that have been published in the area around Sweet Owen.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Sweet Owen, there are papers which were published within 21 miles [33.8 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Sweet Owen.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Sweet Owen:

Cemeteries Near Sweet Owen ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Sweet Owen.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Sweet Owen covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.

  • Gross Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gross Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gross Cemetery
  • Mt. Hebron Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Hebron Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Hebron Cemetery
  • Smith Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
  • Ransdel Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ransdel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ransdel Cemetery
  • Waldrope Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Waldrope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waldrope Cemetery
  • Beech Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Beech Grove Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Beech Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
  • Duvall & Steger Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Duvall & Steger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Duvall & Steger Cemetery
  • Hern Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hern Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hern Cemetery
  • Franks Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Franks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Franks Cemetery
  • Forsee Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forsee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forsee Cemetery
  • Pauper Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pauper Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pauper Cemetery
  • Jones Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
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    • Lingenfelter Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lingenfelter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lingenfelter Cemetery
    • Owenton IOOF Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Owenton IOOF Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Owenton IOOF Cemetery
    • El Bethel Christian Church Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the El Bethel Christian Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the El Bethel Christian Church Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Sweet Owen had a population of 38 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Sweet Owen, with the one closest to Sweet Owen listed first.

  • Holbrook
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holbrook
    • Holbrook is located in Grant County
  • Owenton
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Owenton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owenton
    • Owenton is located in Owen County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,544 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Owenton <3>
  • Hallam
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hallam have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallam
    • Hallam is located in Owen County
  • Breck
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breck have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breck
    • Breck is located in Owen County
  • Canby
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canby have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canby
    • Canby is located in Owen County
  • Hesler
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hesler have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hesler
    • Hesler is located in Owen County
  • Keefer
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keefer have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keefer
    • Keefer is located in Grant County
  • Lawrenceville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawrenceville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrenceville
    • Lawrenceville is located in Grant County
  • Downingsville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Downingsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downingsville
    • Downingsville is located in Grant County
  • Bromley
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bromley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bromley
    • Bromley is located in Owen County
  • Heekin
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heekin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heekin
    • Heekin is located in Grant County
  • Stewartsville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewartsville
    • Stewartsville is located in Grant County
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    • Poplar Grove
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Grove
      • Poplar Grove is located in Owen County
    • Delia
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delia
      • Delia is located in Grant County
    • New Liberty
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Liberty
      • New Liberty is located in Owen County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Sweet Owen. See our List of 1890's Communities around Sweet Owen.

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer. For example, we might find a sentence like "He went south past Sweet Owen and then turned west". While Sweet Owen could be some kind of landmark, we think that it's more likely to be a community. We've added Sweet Owen as a placeholder with the hope that we'll be able to add more information in the future.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Sweet Owen could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.

Since confusion between counties is common, we searched and weren't able to find another Kentucky community named Sweet Owen.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Sweet Owen) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sweet Owen. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.5559, Longitude: -84.7605       In this case, the coordinates for Sweet Owen have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Sweet Owen, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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