Chevrolet, Kentucky facts for kids
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Chevrolet, Kentucky
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 Chevrolet, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Chevrolet, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harlan |
| Elevation | 1,325 ft (404 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP codes |
40817
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| GNIS feature ID | 489465 |
Chevrolet is a small place in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government, but is part of a larger county.
History of Chevrolet
This community has a really interesting story behind its name!
How Chevrolet Got Its Name
The community of Chevrolet was named after the Chevrolet Series 490 car. Can you believe it? This specific car was the very first automobile people saw driving on the roads in this area. It must have been a big deal back then!
Post Office and Early Life
A post office opened in Chevrolet in 1918. It helped people send and receive mail for many years, finally closing in 1992. In 1935, a newspaper reported that about 800 people lived in Chevrolet. The town also had around 60 cars, and half of them were Chevrolets, just like the town's name!
