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 an unincorporated community and coal town in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States.
History
Baskett had its start in 1888 as a coal town. The community was named for the Baskett family, the original owners of the town site. A post office has been in operation at Baskett since 1890.
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