Aaron, Kentucky
Aaron, Kentucky | |
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  Aaron, Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 36°48′45″N 85°10′51″W / 36.81250°N 85.18083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Clinton |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 507367[1] |
Aaron is an unincorporated community in Clinton County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1] Aaron is located at 36°48′45″N 85°10′51″W / 36.81250°N 85.18083°W.
History
[edit]A post office was established at Aaron in 1908, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1990.[2] Adison Aaron, the first postmaster, gave the community his name.[3]
Garlin Murl Conner (1919–1998), recipient of the Medal of Honor, was born in Aaron.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aaron, Kentucky
- ^ "Clinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
- ^ Bergstrom, Bill (December 11, 1984). "Origins of place names are traced". Kentucky New Era. pp. 2B. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
- ^ Military Hall of Honor-Garlin Murl Conner
Municipalities and communities of Clinton County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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