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Browder, Kentucky
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 Browder, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Browder, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP codes |
42326
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 487977 |
Browder is a small, unincorporated community located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the county government.
History of Browder
Browder has been a recognized community for over a century. A post office, which helps people send and receive mail, first opened its doors in Browder way back in 1905. The community got its name from a person named W. F. Browder. He was an important official who worked for the railroad, which played a big part in connecting communities and transporting goods in the past.
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