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Baptist, Kentucky

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Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
Baptist, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Baptist is located in KentuckyBaptistBaptistShow map of KentuckyBaptist is located in the United StatesBaptistBaptistShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 38°28′39″N 84°11′9″W / 38.47750°N 84.18583°W / 38.47750; -84.18583
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyHarrison
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CST)
GNIS feature ID2564156

Baptist was an unincorporated community in Harrison County, Kentucky, United States.

History

A post office was established at Baptist in 1888, and remained in operation until 1906. The community probably took its name from the local Beaver Baptist Church.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baptist, Kentucky
  2. "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  3. "Harrison County". Robert M. Rennick Manuscript Collection. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
Municipalities and communities of Harrison County, Kentucky, United States
County seat: Cynthiana
Cities
Location of Harrison County, Kentucky
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