Adolphus, Kentucky

Adolphus is an unincorporated community in southern Allen County, Kentucky, United States. The community is due south of Scottsville. The community is primarily a rural area on farmland.

Adolphus, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Post office in Adolphus, Kentucky
Adolphus, Kentucky
Coordinates: 36°39′6″N 86°15′41″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyAllen
Elevation
640 ft (200 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
42120
Area code(s)270
GNIS feature ID485782[1]

History

A post office called Adolphus has been in operation since 1888.[2] The community has the name of Adolphus Alexander, a railroad attorney.[3]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Adolphus has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

gollark: Is the sadness when people you like die greater than aggregate happiness gain though?
gollark: I think the model can accomodate up to a 50% chance of that without the child being net-negative.
gollark: This seems to neglect any happiness you might get from not being utterly isolated in the meantime.
gollark: Or, well, a fairly high chance.
gollark: I suppose you also have to assume that the child has a 100% chance of helping you with your thing.

References
  1. "Adolphus". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Allen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  3. Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 37. ISBN 978-0-8131-4401-6.
  4. Climate Summary for Adolphus, Kentucky



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