Pellyton, Kentucky
Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
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Pellyton is an unincorporated community in eastern Adair County, Kentucky, United States with an elevation of 741 feet (226 m).[1] The community is on Kentucky Route 206.
History
On April 16, 1998, an F3 tornado struck Pellyton, with most of its damage occurring in the area.[2] More than a month later, on May 31, 1998, an F2 tornado touched down east of the community. A brick home was heavily damaged, while several mobile homes were destroyed.[3] A third F1 tornado struck the area on January 2, 2006. This tornado damaged several homes.[4]
Grand Army of the Republic post 193, Captain Bailey, was located in Pellyton.
