Adair, Kentucky
Adair is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, Kentucky United States. The community is centered around Kentucky Route 1605. It is in the northern section of the county.[1]
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| Coordinates: 37°57′2.2″N 86°49′35.96″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hancock |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 507373[1] |
Adair had a post office established on May 7, 1890. It was closed on May 15, 1956.[2] By 1892, the community had a station with passenger service on the Louisville, Henderson and St. Louis Railway.[3] The Louisville and Nashville Railroad bought the Louisville, Henderson and St. Louis Railway in 1929 and ended passenger service in November, 1958.
References
- "Adair". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- "Postal history – Postmaster Finder". United States Postal Service. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- "1929 Louisville, Henderson and St. Louis Railway Time Tables" (PDF). Wx4 Historical Maps and Timetables. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
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