Fairdealing, Kentucky
Fairdealing is an unincorporated community in Marshall County, Kentucky, United States. Fairdealing is located on U.S. Route 68, 6.2 miles (10.0 km) east of Benton. A couple of stores and Jonathan Elementary School are located in this community.
Fairdealing, Kentucky | |
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Unincorporated community | |
  Fairdealing, Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 36°50′48″N 88°14′21″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Marshall |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 507968[1] |
In 1838, a post office was established in the community said to be named for storekeeper whose deals were perceived as fair. The post office was discontinued in 1908.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairdealing, Kentucky
- Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 97. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
Municipalities and communities of Marshall County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Location of Marshall County, Kentucky | |
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