Dingus, Kentucky
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Dingus, Kentucky | |
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Coordinates: 37°54′29″N 83°06′08″W / 37.90806°N 83.10222°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Morgan |
Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 507856 |
Dingus is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky on Kentucky Highway 437, between Elamton and Mima. The town is located 14 miles from West Liberty, the county seat. There was formerly a post office in the town,[1] but residents are now served by the post office at Elkfork, Kentucky (41421). Dingus lies at an elevation of 883 feet (269 m).[2]
The community was named for early postmaster Charles B. Dingus.[3]
References
- ^ USGS
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dingus, Kentucky
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 82. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
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