Million, Kentucky

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Million, Kentucky
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Coordinates: 37°46′47″N84°23′15″W / 37.77972°N 84.38750°W / 37.77972; -84.38750
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Madison
Elevation
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725 ft (221 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)

Million is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Kentucky. [1] It is located at the junction of Kentucky Route 169 and Kentucky Route 1984.

History

A post office called Million was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1945. The post office and community were named after local landowner and merchant J.B. Million. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Million, Kentucky
  2. "The Post Offices of Madison County, Kentucky". Morehead State University. Retrieved January 18, 2024.