Adolphus, Kentucky
Adolphus is an unincorporated community in southern Allen County, Kentucky, United States. The community is due south of Scottsville. The community is primarily a rural area on farmland.
Adolphus, Kentucky | |
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 Post office in Adolphus, Kentucky | |
  Adolphus, Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 36°39′6″N 86°15′41″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Allen |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 42120 |
| Area code(s) | 270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 485782[1] |
History
A post office called Adolphus has been in operation since 1888.[2] The community has the name of Adolphus Alexander, a railroad attorney.[3]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Adolphus has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]
References
- "Adolphus". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Allen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 37. ISBN 978-0-8131-4401-6.
- Climate Summary for Adolphus, Kentucky
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