Panther, Daviess County, Kentucky

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Panther
Panther (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°38′24″N87°13′30″W / 37.64000°N 87.22500°W / 37.64000; -87.22500
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Daviess
Area
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  Total0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2)
  Land0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
459 ft (140 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total144
  Density182.05/sq mi (70.32/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CST)
FIPS code 21-59124
GNIS feature ID500148 [2]

Panther is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located in western Daviess County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 144 as of the 2020 census. It is home of Brushy Fork Baptist Church and the Leet's store. It is near the former location of Green Coal Company.

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Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020 144
U.S. Decennial Census [3]

History

It is named for Panther Creek. The Post Office was established on May 12, 1881.

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References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Panther, Daviess County, Kentucky
  3. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.