Dunbar, Kentucky
Dunbar is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky, United States.
History
The name of the community is a blend of those of two local families: the Dunns and the Barrows.
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. 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.
References
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. (2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 86. ISBN 9780813144016.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dunbar, Kentucky
- ^ United States Postal Service. "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original on April 28, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ Cedar Ridge Speedway
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