Dimple, Kentucky

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Dimple
Unincorporated community
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Dimple
Location within the state of Kentucky
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Dimple
Dimple (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°6′10″N86°43′13″W / 37.10278°N 86.72028°W / 37.10278; -86.72028 Coordinates: 37°6′10″N86°43′13″W / 37.10278°N 86.72028°W / 37.10278; -86.72028
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Butler
Elevation
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502 ft (153 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID507855 [1]

Dimple is an unincorporated community located in Butler County, Kentucky, United States.

The origin of the name "Dimple" is obscure. [2] Dimple has been noted for its unusual place name. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dimple, Kentucky
  2. ↑ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 141.
  3. ↑ Strecker, Zoe; Finch, Jackie Sheckler (1 July 2009). Kentucky Off the Beaten Path. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 11. ISBN   978-0-7627-5790-9.



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