Aflex, Kentucky
| Aflex | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Aflex Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 37°39′29″N 82°14′51″W / 37.65806°N 82.24750°WCoordinates: 37°39′29″N 82°14′51″W / 37.65806°N 82.24750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CST (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 485789[1] |
Aflex is an unincorporated community and coal town in Pike County, Kentucky, United States.
History
A post office called Aflex was established in 1916, and remained in operation until 1988.[2] The community derives its name from A. F. Leckie, a businessperson in the coal-mining industry.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aflex, Kentucky
- ↑ "Pike County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 37. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.
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