Tilton, Kentucky

Tilton is an unincorporated community in Fleming County, Kentucky, in the United States.[1]

Tilton, Kentucky
Tilton
Location within the state of Kentucky
Coordinates: 38°20′47″N 83°45′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyFleming
Elevation840 ft (260 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
41041
Area code606
GNIS feature ID505283[1]

History

Tilton was incorporated in 1854.[2] A post office was established at Tilton in 1855, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tilton, Kentucky
  2. Collins, Lewis (1877). History of Kentucky. p. 230.
  3. "Fleming County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 4, 2015.


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