Adolphus, Kentucky

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Adolphus, Kentucky
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Adolphus, Kentucky
Coordinates: 36°39′6″N86°15′41″W / 36.65167°N 86.26139°W / 36.65167; -86.26139 Coordinates: 36°39′6″N86°15′41″W / 36.65167°N 86.26139°W / 36.65167; -86.26139
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 ID485782 [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.

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History

A post office called Adolphus has been in operation since 1888. [2] The community has the name of Adolphus Alexander, a railroad attorney. [3]

Climate

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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References

  1. "Adolphus". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Allen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  3. Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 37. ISBN   978-0-8131-4401-6.
  4. Climate Summary for Adolphus, Kentucky