Dunham, Kentucky
Dunham is an unincorporated community and coal town in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. Dunham's post office[2] operated in the community from 1913 to 1960.
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| Coordinates: 37°11′24″N 82°38′52″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Letcher |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 491314[1] |
The community was named for county auditor A. S. Dunham.[3] The community contains two churches, a concrete supplier, and some scattered houses throughout the area. The community is governed by the nearby City of Jenkins, and sits roughly 5 minutes away from the Kentucky-Virginia border.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dunham, Kentucky
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dunham, Kentucky
- Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 86. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
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