Baskett, Kentucky facts for kids
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Baskett, Kentucky
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 Baskett, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Baskett, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Henderson |
| Elevation | 400 ft (100 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP codes |
42402
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| GNIS feature ID | 486457 |
Baskett is a small place in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government. Cities and towns usually have their own governments. Baskett was also once a coal town. This means it grew because of coal mining nearby.
Discovering Baskett's History
Baskett started in the year 1888. It began as a place for people to live and work. Many people worked in the nearby coal mines. The community was named after the Baskett family. They were the first owners of the land. A post office opened in Baskett in 1890. It has been serving the community ever since.
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