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Charleston, Kentucky
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 Charleston, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Charleston, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 489364 |
Charleston is an unincorporated community in southwestern Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States.
According to legend, it was named for "Free Charles", a former slave, who kept a tavern there. A Charleston post office was in operation from 1855 to 1909.
On May 26, 2024, a significant tornado struck the community.
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