Balkan, Kentucky facts for kids
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Balkan
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 Balkan
Location in Kentucky
Balkan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bell |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
| ZIP codes |
40913
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| GNIS feature ID | 507443 |
Balkan is a small place located in Bell County, in the state of Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed as part of the larger Bell County.
A Look at Balkan's Past
Balkan has an interesting history! A post office was first opened here in 1912. It served the community for many years before closing its doors in 1982.
The name "Balkan" comes from the Balkans, a region in Southeast Europe. Many of the first people who settled here came from that part of the world. They helped build Balkan into what was once a busy mining community. This means that many people in the area worked in mines, digging for valuable resources like coal.
