Chalybeate, Kentucky facts for kids
Chalybeate, also known as Chalybeate Springs, is an unincorporated community in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States, near the Warren County line.
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History
At the turn of the 20th century, the location of the springs, which contained iron salts known as chalybeate, long thought to be health-restoring, was a popular resort. All that remained of the resort by 2010 was an old spring house for the resort, which was initially closed during the Second World War. A Kentucky Historical Marker with information about that resort was placed at the junction of KY 101 and KY 3611 on June 11, 2016.
Geography
Chalybeate is located in southern Edmonson County near the Warren County line. Kentucky Route 101 (KY 101) is the primary route through the community. The community is located about 8 miles (13 km) south of Brownsville, and about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Smiths Grove.
Education
Since 2000, Chalybeate is home to the South Edmonson Elementary School. All secondary students in the community attend Edmonson County Middle and High Schools in Brownsville.
Post office
Chalybeate does not have a post office of its own; the community uses Smiths Grove's ZIP code 42171 by default.
