Ruthton, Kentucky

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Ruthton, Kentucky
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Coordinates: 37°43′58″N84°26′1″W / 37.73278°N 84.43361°W / 37.73278; -84.43361
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Madison
Elevation
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705 ft (215 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID508991 [1]

Ruthton is an unincorporated community located in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. A post office for the community was opened in 1884, but closed down in 1915. [2]

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References

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