The New International Encyclopædia/Kentucky (river)

KENTUCKY. A river in the State of Kentucky. It is formed by several forks in the Cumberland Mountains on the southeastern boundary of the State, and flows in a winding northwest course for 200 miles, emptying into the Ohio River midway between Cincinnati and Louisville (Map: Kentucky, G 2). It flows through a region of romantic beauty, passing for a long distance between perpendicular rocks of limestone, through which it has worn its way. The region abounds in coal, iron, salt, and an excellent variety of marble. The navigation of the river has been improved by a system of locks and dams constructed at great cost, so that steamboats can ascend it 60 miles to Frankfort, and flatboats 100 miles farther.