- Greenbo Lake
Infobox lake
lake_name = Greenbo Lake
image_lake = IM000965.jpg
caption_lake = as seen from the dam (June 2003)
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location =Greenup County, Kentucky
coords = coord|38|29|27|N|082|51|58|W|region:US-KY_type:waterbody_source:gnis|display=inline,title
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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elevation = convert|607|ft|m|abbr=on
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cities =Greenbo Lake is a 181-acre
artificial lake nestled in theAppalachia n foothills ofGreenup 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 withinGreenbo 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
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Greenbo Lake State Resort Park External links
* [http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/go/ Greenbo Lake State Resort Park]
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