Cleaton, Kentucky
Cleaton is an unincorporated community located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.
Cleaton | |
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  Cleaton Location within the state of Kentucky  Cleaton Cleaton (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 37°15′16″N 87°5′20″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 489650[1] |
History
A post office called Cleaton has been in operation since 1901.[2] The name Cleaton was the middle name of the wife of the postmaster.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cleaton, Kentucky
- "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- Anderson, Bobby (September 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Location of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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