Baptist, Kentucky
| Baptist | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Baptist Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 38°28′39″N 84°11′9″W / 38.47750°N 84.18583°WCoordinates: 38°28′39″N 84°11′9″W / 38.47750°N 84.18583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harrison |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CST (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2564156[1] |
Baptist is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, Kentucky, United States.
History
A post office was established at Baptist in 1888, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community took its name from the local Stillwater Old Baptist Church.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baptist, Kentucky
- ↑ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 55. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.
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