Charleston, Kentucky | |
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Coordinates: 37°13′29″N 87°40′19″W / 37.22472°N 87.67194°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Hopkins |
Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central (CST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
GNIS feature ID | 489364 [1] |
Charleston is an unincorporated community in southwestern Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States.
According to legend, it was named for "Free Charles", a former slave, who kept a tavern there. A Charleston post office was in operation from 1855 to 1909. [2]
Charleston, Kentucky | |
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Coordinates: 37°13′29″N 87°40′19″W / 37.22472°N 87.67194°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Hopkins |
Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central (CST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
GNIS feature ID | 489364 [1] |
Charleston is an unincorporated community in southwestern Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States.
According to legend, it was named for "Free Charles", a former slave, who kept a tavern there. A Charleston post office was in operation from 1855 to 1909. [2]