Sulphur Well, Kentucky
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| Coordinates: 37°5′57′′N 85°38′1′′W / 37.09917°N 85.63361°W / 37.09917; -85.63361 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Metcalfe |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 504776[1] |
Sulphur Well is an unincorporated community located in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States.
History
[edit ]Sulphur Well is named for a vein of mineral water a local landowner discovered while drilling for salt before the American Civil War. The landowner then began operating a hotel near the mineral well, and a village grew up in the area. By 1878, the community had a school, and a post office was established on July 30, 1879. In 1883, the community was reported to have a population of 100, with several stores, a hotel, and a flour mill.[2]
Geography
[edit ]The community is located in northern Metcalfe County along Kentucky Route 70. It is about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) west of KY 70's junction with U.S. Route 68.
References
[edit ]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sulphur Well
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. "Metcalfe County Place Names". Morehead State University. pp. 156–168. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
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