Himyar, Kentucky
| Himyar | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Himyar Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 36°49′58″N 83°47′59″W / 36.83278°N 83.79972°WCoordinates: 36°49′58″N 83°47′59″W / 36.83278°N 83.79972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Knox |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CST (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 508247[1] |
Himyar is an unincorporated community and coal town in Knox County, Kentucky, United States.
A post office was established in the community in 1906. The town's namesake is the racehorse Himyar, who placed second in the 1878 Kentucky Derby.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Himyar, Kentucky
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 141. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
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