Marrowbone is a census-designated place in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 217.
The Marrowbone Historic District, which includes three properties, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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History
In 1863 and early 1864, during the American Civil War, the area served as a hospital camp that served both the Union and Confederate armies.
Geography
It lies along Kentucky Route 90 about 10 miles (16 km) west-northwest of the city of Burkesville, the county seat of Cumberland County; it's junction with KY 496, which connects the area to Edmonton, is just east of the community. Its elevation is 643 feet (196 m), and it is located at about (36.8288889, -85.5030556).
Post office
The community has a post office, with the ZIP code of 42759.
Demographics
Marrowbone first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.