Barefoot, Kentucky

Barefoot
Unincorporated community
Barefoot

Location within the state of Kentucky

Coordinates: 38°25′25″N 84°7′1″W / 38.42361°N 84.11694°W / 38.42361; -84.11694Coordinates: 38°25′25″N 84°7′1″W / 38.42361°N 84.11694°W / 38.42361; -84.11694
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Nicholas
Elevation 725 ft (221 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
GNIS feature ID 507452[1]

Barefoot is an unincorporated community located in Nicholas County, Kentucky, United States.

A post office called Barefoot was established in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1936.[2] Barefoot has been noted for its unusual place name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barefoot, Kentucky
  2. "Nicholas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  3. LIFE. 31 January 1944. p. 57. ISSN 0024-3019.


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