Chevrolet, Kentucky facts for kids
| Chevrolet | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harlan |
| Elevation | 1,325 ft (404 m) |
| Time zone | Central (EST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | EST (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 40817 |
| GNIS feature ID | 489465 |
Chevrolet is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States.
History
A post office called Chevrolet was established in 1918, and remained in operation until 1992. The community was named after the Chevrolet Series 490, the first car seen on local roads.
A 1935 newspaper account reported the town had 800 inhabitants, and about 60 cars, 30 of which were Chevrolets.
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