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Adolphus, Kentucky
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Post office in Adolphus, Kentucky
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 Adolphus, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Allen |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
42120
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 485782 |
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.
History
A post office called Adolphus has been in operation since 1888. The community has the name of Adolphus Alexander, a railroad attorney.
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.
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