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Baptist, Kentucky
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 Baptist, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Baptist, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harrison |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2564156 |
Baptist was a small, unincorporated community located in Harrison County, Kentucky, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, but is still part of a larger county.
The Story of Baptist, Kentucky
Baptist was once a small, active community. It even had its own post office! This post office opened in 1888. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, it closed down in 1906.
How Baptist Got Its Name
The community of Baptist likely got its name from a local church. This church was called the Beaver Baptist Church. It was common for small towns to be named after important local landmarks or groups.
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