Charleston, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CST (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 489364[1] |
Charleston is an unincorporated community in southwestern Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States.
According to legend, it was named for "Free Charles", a former slave, who kept a tavern there. A Charleston post office was in operation from 1855 to 1909.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Charleston, Kentucky
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Municipalities and communities of Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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