Coiltown, Kentucky facts for kids
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Coiltown, Kentucky
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 Coiltown, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Coiltown, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 489785 |
Coiltown is an unincorporated community located in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States. The community likely took its name from W.D. Coil, who managed a local coal mine. The community is home to a rail junction, station, and coal mines.
In 2011 the community was the site of a suspected murder. Two residents of the community were arrested in connection with it in February 2012.
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