Christopher, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Christopher
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 Christopher
Location in Kentucky
Christopher
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Perry |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 511361 |
Christopher is a small place in Perry County, Kentucky, United States. It is an "unincorporated community". This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Christopher was also known as a "coal town" because coal mining was very important there. The post office in Christopher is now closed.
About Christopher
Christopher is located in the state of Kentucky, which is in the southeastern part of the United States. It is part of Perry County. The area is known for its beautiful Appalachian mountains and hills.
How Christopher Got Its Name
The community of Christopher first got a post office in 1914. Back then, it was called Douglas.
In 1918, the name was changed to Christopher. This new name honored the local Columbus Mining Company. People say the founders of this mining company came from a city called Columbus, Ohio.
