Elamton, Kentucky | |
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  Elamton  Elamton | |
| Coordinates: 37°55′39″N83°08′51″W / 37.92750°N 83.14750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Morgan |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 507915 |
Elamton is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky. Elamton lies at an elevation of 833 feet (254 m).
A post office was established in the community in 1883, and named for its postmaster James S. Elam. [1]
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