Bug, Kentucky

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Location within the state of Kentucky
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Bug (the United States)
Coordinates: 36°39′17″N85°6′33″W / 36.65472°N 85.10917°W / 36.65472; -85.10917
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Clinton
Elevation
823 ft (251 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID488337 [1]

Bug is an unincorporated community located in Clinton County, Kentucky, United States. Its post office is closed. [2]

The origin of the name "Bug" is obscure. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bug, Kentucky
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bug KY post office
  3. Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 141.