Dunbar, Kentucky

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

Dunbar is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky, United States.[2]

CountryUnited States
Elevation463 ft (141 m)
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Dunbar, Kentucky
Dunbar is located in Kentucky
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Dunbar
Dunbar is located in the United States
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Dunbar
Coordinates: 37°11′17″N 86°45′25″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
County[1]Butler
Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
42219
Area codes270 & 364
GNIS feature ID507887[2]
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History

The name of the community is a blend of those of two local families: the Dunns and the Barrows.[1]

Geography

The community is located in west-central Butler County along Kentucky Route 70 (KY 70) near its junction with KY 1117 about 4.8 miles (7.7 km) west-southwest of Morgantown. It is also directly served by the Exit 27 interchange of Interstate 165 on the west side of Morgantown.

Post office

Dunbar had a post office with ZIP code 42219.[3][4] The post office operated from its establishment on April 19, 1898, until its closing on May 13, 2022.

Points of interest

Dunbar is home to the Cedar Ridge Speedway.[5]

References

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