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Banner, Kentucky
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 Banner, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Banner, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Floyd |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
| ZIP codes |
41603
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| GNIS feature ID | 507449 |
Banner is a small place in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's not an official town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area managed by the county. In the past, Banner was also called Mouth of Prater.
History of Banner
The community of Banner has a history that goes back to the late 1800s. A post office, which is a place where people send and receive mail, opened in Banner in the year 1897. Having a post office was a big step for a community, as it often meant the area was growing.
How Banner Got Its Name
Banner was named to honor a local settler. His name was David Banner. It was common for communities to be named after important people who lived there or helped establish the area.
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