Denver, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Denver, Kentucky
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 Denver, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Denver, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Johnson |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41215
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| GNIS feature ID | 509201 |
Denver is a small place in Johnson County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and used to be a coal town.
What is Denver, Kentucky?
Denver is an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger Johnson County.
A Former Coal Town
Denver was also known as a "coal town." This means the community grew because of coal mining. Many people who lived in Denver likely worked in the nearby coal mines. Coal mining was a very important industry in Kentucky for a long time.
Quick Facts About Denver
Denver is located in the state of Kentucky. It is part of Johnson County, Kentucky.
Post Office History
Like many small communities, Denver once had its own post office. This post office helped people send and receive mail. However, the post office in Denver closed down in October 2002.
