Aaron, Kentucky
Aaron is an unincorporated community in Clinton County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1] Aaron is located at 36°48′45″N 85°10′51″W.
Aaron, Kentucky | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Aaron, Kentucky | |
Coordinates: 36°48′45″N 85°10′51″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Clinton |
Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 606 |
GNIS feature ID | 507367[1] |
History
A post office was established at Aaron in 1908, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1990.[2] Adison Aaron, the first postmaster, gave the community his name.[3]
Garlin Murl Conner (1919-1998), recipient of the Medal of Honor, was born in Aaron.[4]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aaron, Kentucky
- "Clinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- Bergstrom, Bill (December 11, 1984). "Origins of place names are traced". Kentucky New Era. pp. 2B. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- Military Hall of Honor-Garlin Murl Conner
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