Greenbo Lake

Greenbo Lake

Infobox lake
lake_name = Greenbo Lake
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caption_lake = as seen from the dam (June 2003)
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location = Greenup County, Kentucky
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type = reservoir
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basin_countries = United States
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area = convert|181|acre|ha|abbr=on
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Greenbo Lake is a 181-acre artificial lake nestled in the Appalachian foothills of Greenup County, Kentucky. The lake was jointly created in 1955 by the Greenbo Lake Association (a group of residents who desired to create a recreation attraction in their area) and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.cite book |editor=Kleber, John E. |others=Associate editors: Thomas D. Clark, Lowell H. Harrison, and James C. Klotter |title="The Kentucky Encyclopedia" |year=1992 |publisher=The University Press of Kentucky |location=Lexington, Kentucky |isbn=0813117720 |chapter=Lakes] Its distinctive name derives from the combination of the names of the county it is located in and adjacent Boyd County. The lake was named after Greenup and Boyd Counties because it lyes between the both of them. The association held a competition for the naming of this lake and the winner would pick the name.

Attractions

The lake, known as a wonderful spot for largemouth bass, is located within Greenbo Lake State Resort Park. The park, covering more than 3,000 acres (12 km²), features camping, fishing, boating, dining and golf, as well as scenic trails for biking and hiking.

References

ee also

*Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

External links

* [http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/go/ Greenbo Lake State Resort Park]
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