Adolphus, Kentucky | |
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Post office in Adolphus, Kentucky | |
Coordinates: 36°39′6″N86°15′41″W / 36.65167°N 86.26139°W Coordinates: 36°39′6″N86°15′41″W / 36.65167°N 86.26139°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Allen |
Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes | 42120 |
Area code(s) | 270 |
GNIS feature ID | 485782 [1] |
Adolphus is an unincorporated community in southern Allen County, Kentucky, United States. The community is due south of Scottsville. The community is primarily a rural area on farmland.
A post office called Adolphus has been in operation since 1888. [2] The community has the name of Adolphus Alexander, a railroad attorney. [3]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Adolphus has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [4]
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