Baptist, Kentucky
Baptist was an unincorporated community in Harrison County, Kentucky, United States.
Baptist, Kentucky | |
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  Baptist  Baptist | |
| Coordinates: 38°28′39″N 84°11′9″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harrison |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2564156[1] |
History
A post office was established at Baptist in 1888, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community probably took its name from the local Beaver Baptist Church.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baptist, Kentucky
- "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- "Harrison County". Robert M. Rennick Manuscript Collection. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
Municipalities and communities of Harrison County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Location of Harrison County, Kentucky | |
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