Soft Shell, Kentucky
Soft Shell is an unincorporated community within Knott County, Kentucky, United States.
Soft Shell, Kentucky | |
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| Coordinates: 37°24′8″N 82°56′32″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Knott |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 41853 |
| GNIS feature ID | 509089[1] |
History
A post office called Soft Shell was established in 1926, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1985.[2] Soft Shell was originally built up chiefly by "soft shell" Old Regular Baptists, hence the name.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Soft Shell, Kentucky
- "Knott County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- Scriba, Jay (15 October 1970). "From Sleepy Eye to Chicken Bristle, USA". The Milwaukee Journal. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Knott County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Location of Knott County, Kentucky | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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