Dingus, Kentucky

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Dingus
Unincorporated location
Dingus
Location within the state of Kentucky
Coordinates: 37°54′29″N 83°06′08″W / 37.90806°N 83.10222°W / 37.90806; -83.10222Coordinates: 37°54′29″N 83°06′08″W / 37.90806°N 83.10222°W / 37.90806; -83.10222
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Morgan
Elevation 883 ft (269 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
GNIS feature ID 507856

Dingus is an unincorporated location in Morgan County, Kentucky on Kentucky Highway 437, between Elamton and Mima. The town is located 14 miles from West Liberty, the county seat. There was formerly a post office in the town,[1] but residents are now served by the post office at Elkfork, Kentucky (41421). Dingus lies at an elevation of 883 feet (269 m).[2]

The community was named for early postmaster Charles B. Dingus.[3]


References

  1. ↑ USGS
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dingus, Kentucky
  3. ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). "Kentucky Place Names". University Press of Kentucky. p. 82. Retrieved 2013-04-28. 
Municipalities and communities of Morgan County, Kentucky, United States
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