Beckton, Kentucky
Beckton | |
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  Beckton Location within the state of Kentucky  Beckton Beckton (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 36°59′3″N 86°2′11″W / 36.98417°N 86.03639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Barren |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 486648[1] |
Beckton is an unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky, United States. It is named for James B. Beck.[2] Beckton had a post office from 1883 to 1903.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beckton, Kentucky
- ^ "Barren County Names Traced". The Glasgow Daily Times. November 14, 1965. p. 53. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ "Area post offices trace long service". The Glasgow Daily Times. March 14, 1991. p. 15. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
2. https://www.tumblr.com/wpdominion4ever2/792600592109486080
Municipalities and communities of Barren County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |