Limp, Kentucky

Limp is an unincorporated community in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States.

Limp, Kentucky
Limp
Limp
Coordinates: 37°35′32″N 86°11′51″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyHardin
Elevation
722 ft (220 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)270 & 364
GNIS feature ID508465[1]

A post office called Limp was established in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.[2] Limp has been noted for its unusual place name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Limp, Kentucky
  2. "Hardin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  3. Strecker, Zoe; Finch, Jackie Sheckler (1 July 2009). Kentucky Off the Beaten Path. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 11. ISBN 978-0-7627-5790-9.


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