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Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
Aflex
Unincorporated community
Aflex is located in KentuckyAflexAflexLocation within the state of KentuckyShow map of KentuckyAflex is located in the United StatesAflexAflexAflex (the United States)Show map of the United States
Coordinates: 37°39′29″N 82°14′51″W / 37.65806°N 82.24750°W / 37.65806; -82.24750
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyPike
Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CST)
GNIS feature ID485789

Aflex is an unincorporated community and coal town in Pike County, Kentucky, United States.

History

A post office called Aflex was established in 1916, and remained in operation until 1988. The community derives its name from A. F. Leckie, a businessperson in the coal-mining industry.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aflex, Kentucky
  2. "Pike County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  3. Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 37. ISBN 978-0-8131-4401-6.
Municipalities and communities of Pike County, Kentucky, United States
County seat: Pikeville
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