Edsel, Kentucky
| Edsel, Kentucky | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Edsel Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 38°7′4″N 82°54′34″W / 38.11778°N 82.90944°WCoordinates: 38°7′4″N 82°54′34″W / 38.11778°N 82.90944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Elliott |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS feature ID | 507914[1] |
Edsel is an unincorporated community within Elliott County, Kentucky, United States. Its post office[2] is closed.
A post office was established in the community in 1929 and it was named Edsel for the postmaster's nephew.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Edsel, Kentucky
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Edsel KY post office
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 89. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
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