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Burkesville
is a small town located in south-central Kentucky's Appalachian foothills region. It's part of Cumberland County, bordered by the Cumberland River to the south and east. The population of Burkesville is about 1,700. The town has a single stoplight, which is located at the point of intersection of Highways 90 and 61. An old-fashioned town square is on Main Street just a few hundred feet south of the stoplight. Main Street splits and forms a circle around the court house. Historic, original buildings of the town line the town square on three sides. The town of Burkesville was a vibrant river port city during the last part of the 19th century, when river travel was the only feasible way to move goods in and out of the area. In 1929, the first major roadway was opened in the area, connecting Burkesville to Glasgow, some 40 miles to the west. This led to the last steamboat docking in Burkesville that same year. Cumberland County is an area renowned for its' beautiful landscapes, charming small towns and friendly people. Naturalist and author, John Muir wrote of the town, Burkesville, in beautiful location, is embosomed in a glorious array of verdant flowering hills. The Cumberland must be a happy stream. I think I could enjoy traveling with it in the midst of such beauty all my life. Things to do here include swimming, fishing, hiking, scenic drives, golf, cave exploring, and antiquing.
Surrounding areas: Frogue, Kentucky (9.5 mi), Dale Hollow Lake, Kentucky (14.7 mi), Albany, Kentucky (14.8 mi), Lake Cumberland, Kentucky (19.0 mi), Jamestown, Kentucky (21.7 mi), Russell Springs, Kentucky (24.1 mi), Monticello, Kentucky (29.0 mi)
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Burkesville Vacation Rentals
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Burkesville Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park | 6371 State Park Rd | Burkesville, KY | | (270) 433-7431 | | Riverfront Lodge | | Burkesville, KY | | (270) 864-3300 | | Tompkinsville Inn | 1500 Edmonton Rd | Tompkinsville, KY | 18.1 mi. | (270) 487-9228 | | Red Fox Lodge LLC | CP Ozone Rd | Ozone, TN | 20.1 mi. | (615) 584-4444 | | Lake Cumberland State Park | 5465 State Park Rd | Jamestown, KY | 20.4 mi. | (800) 325-1709 | | Lakeway Motel | 705 Russell Rd | Columbia, KY | 21.4 mi. | (270) 384-2161 | | Best Western Columbia | 1102 Jamestown Rd | Columbia, KY | 21.5 mi. | (270) 384-9744 | | Jamestown Court | | Jamestown, KY | 21.7 mi. | (270) 343-2364 | | Lake Cumberland Motel | 35 Hwy 55 | Jamestown, KY | 21.7 mi. | (270) 343-2643 | | Cumberland Lodge | | Russell Springs, KY | 24.1 mi. | (859) 866-4208 | | Lymons Motel | Hwy 80 E | Russell Springs, KY | 24.1 mi. | (270) 866-5066 | | Shiloh Motor Inn | Hwy 80 | Russell Springs, KY | 24.1 mi. | (270) 866-5920 | | Springs Motel | | Russell Springs, KY | 24.1 mi. | (270) 866-5066 | | Overton Motel And Resturant | 1035 East Main St | Livingston, TN | 28.0 mi. | (931) 823-2075 | | Anchor Motel | N Main St | Monticello, KY | 29.0 mi. | (606) 348-8441 | | Tiffany Inn | Rt 1 | Monticello, KY | 29.0 mi. | (606) 348-9325 | | Monticello Motel | 254 N Main | Monticello, KY | 29.1 mi. | (606) 348-5756 |
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Burkesville Weather & Climate
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The Appalachian Mountains provide a scenic backdrop and have a significant impact on the weather of Tennessee. The climate is best described as mild with four seasons. Summers are generally warm and humid and winters are cold, but mild. Rain is common throughout the year, with thunderstorms in the spring and summer months. The humidity in summer often makes it seem warmer than it actually is in the region. Fall is crisp and cool and a good time to visit to view the brilliant foliage. Snow for the entire state is an average of 12 inches. Temperatures year round can be 10-20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops. Severe weather in Tennessee is rare since the state is east of the center of tornado activity, south of most winter blizzard conditions and too far inland for hurricanes.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
43°F |
25°F |
4.12 in. |
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| February |
49°F |
28°F |
4.06 in. |
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| March |
59°F |
36°F |
5.11 in. |
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| April |
68°F |
44°F |
3.86 in. |
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| May |
76°F |
53°F |
4.95 in. |
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| June |
83°F |
61°F |
4.49 in. |
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| July |
87°F |
64°F |
4.36 in. |
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| August |
85°F |
62°F |
4.02 in. |
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| September |
79°F |
56°F |
3.96 in. |
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| October |
68°F |
46°F |
3.27 in. |
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| November |
57°F |
38°F |
4.23 in. |
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| December |
47°F |
29°F |
4.70 in. |
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Burkesville Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Somerset Pulaski County J T Wilson Field (SME) located about 45 miles east of Burkesville in Somerset, Kentucky, the Scott Municipal airport (SCX) located approximately 49 miles southeast of Burkesville in Oneida, Tennessee, the Upper Cumberland Regional airport (SRB) located roughly 51 miles south of Burkesville in Sparta, Tennessee, the Bowling Green Warren County Regional airport (BWG) located around 59 miles west of Burkesville in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and finally London Corbin Magee Field (LOZ) located about 74 miles east of Burkesville in London, Kentucky.
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Burkesville Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Guntown Mountain Amusement Park | Cave City | KY | 40.3 mi. | | | Beech Bend Raceway Park | Bowling Green | KY | 60.9 mi. | | | Nashville Valley Amusement Park | Nashville | TN | 89.6 mi. | | | Tennessee State Fairgrounds | Nashville | TN | 89.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Nashville Shores Water Park | Nashville | TN | 89.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| 76 Falls Country Club | Albany | KY | 15.0 mi. | | | Hidden Hills Golf & Country Club | Tompkinsville | KY | 18.8 mi. | | | Kentucky Hills Golf Course | Summer Shade | KY | 19.3 mi. | | | Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Golf Course | Jamestown | KY | 21.6 mi. | | | Pinewood Country Club | Columbia | KY | 21.8 mi. | | | Lakewood Country Club | Russell Springs | KY | 24.1 mi. | | | Hidden Valley Golf & Country Club | Livingston | TN | 28.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lake Cumberland State Park | | KY | 19.1 mi. | | | Old Mulkey Meeting House State Park | | KY | 20.1 mi. | | | Green River Lake State Park | | KY | 33.2 mi. | | | Mill Springs State Park | | KY | 34.6 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 99.0 mi. | | | Louisville Zoological Garden | Louisville | KY | 103.4 mi. | |
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