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Belton, Kentucky

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Belton is an unincorporated community located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
453 ft (138 m)
TimezoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
ZIP codes
42324
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Belton, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Belton is located in Kentucky
Belton
Belton
Location within Kentucky
Belton is located in the United States
Belton
Belton
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 37°9′36″N 87°1′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyMuhlenberg
Elevation
453 ft (138 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CST)
ZIP codes
42324
Area code270
GNIS feature ID507312[1]
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History

Belton was formerly called Yost; the original name was in honor of a local family, and the present name is also local in origin, for the Bell family.[2] A post office called Yost was established in 1883, and the name was changed to Belton in 1926.[3]

Geography

The community is located in the southeastern portion of Muhlenberg County at the junction of U.S. Route 431 and Kentucky Route 2270.[4]

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