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Bevier, Kentucky
Bevier, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Bevier, Kentucky
Bevier, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Bevier, Kentucky is located in the United States
Bevier, Kentucky
Bevier, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Muhlenberg
Elevation
417 ft (127 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CST)
GNIS feature ID 507504

Bevier (pronounced bə-VEER) is a small community in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own city government. Bevier is also part of a larger area called Cleaton.

What is Bevier?

Bevier is an example of an unincorporated community. These are places where people live, but they are not officially organized as a city or town. Instead, the local county government handles services like roads and public safety. Bevier is located in the beautiful state of Kentucky.

A Look at Bevier's Past

The community of Bevier has a simple but interesting history. A post office was first opened here in 1882. This post office served the local residents for many years. It helped people send and receive mail until it closed down in 1952.

The name "Bevier" was given to the community to honor someone important. It was named after Robert S. Bevier. He was an official who worked for the railroad. This suggests that the railroad played a role in the community's early development.

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