Dunbar is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky, United States.[2]

History

The name of the community is a blend of those of two local families: the Dunns and the Barrows.[1]

Geography

The community is located in west-central Butler County along Kentucky Route 70 (KY 70) near its junction with KY 1117 about 4.8 miles (7.7 km) west-southwest of Morgantown. It is also directly served by the Exit 27 interchange of Interstate 165 on the west side of Morgantown.

Post office

Dunbar had a post office with ZIP code 42219.[3][4] The post office operated from its establishment on April 19, 1898, until its closing on May 13, 2022.

Points of interest

Dunbar is home to the Cedar Ridge Speedway.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Rennick, Robert M. (2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 86. ISBN 9780813144016.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dunbar, Kentucky
  3. ^ United States Postal Service. "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved April 15, 2017.
  4. ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original on April 28, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
  5. ^ Cedar Ridge Speedway


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunbar,_Kentucky
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