Hardshell, Kentucky
| Hardshell | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Hardshell  Hardshell Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 37°27′27″N 83°15′4″W / 37.45750°N 83.25111°WCoordinates: 37°27′27″N 83°15′4″W / 37.45750°N 83.25111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Breathitt |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CST (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 508184[1] |
Hardshell is an unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States.
History
Hardshell was named for the Hardshell Baptist church.[2] A post office was established at Hardshell in 1917, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1959.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hardshell, Kentucky
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 130. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
- ↑ "Breathitt County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
Municipalities and communities of Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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