Dwarf, Kentucky
| Dwarf | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Dwarf Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 37°20′6″N 83°7′53″W / 37.33500°N 83.13139°WCoordinates: 37°20′6″N 83°7′53″W / 37.33500°N 83.13139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Perry |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 41739 |
| GNIS feature ID | 491378[1] |
Dwarf is an unincorporated community located in Perry County, Kentucky, United States. The town was named after Jeremiah Combs, whose nickname of "Short Jerry" pointed to his stature.[2]
Its post office is still active (see image)
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dwarf, Kentucky
- ↑ Rennick, Charles (1984). Kentucky Place Names. Lexington, KY: University Press of Kentucky. p. 87.
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