Elk Horn, Kentucky facts for kids
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Elk Horn
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 Elk Horn
Location in Kentucky
Elk Horn
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Taylor |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
42733
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| GNIS feature ID | 507921 |
Elk Horn is a small place in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Elk Horn is located southeast of Campbellsville. Campbellsville is the main city in Taylor County, also known as the county seat. This means it's where the county government offices are. Elk Horn is about 735 feet (224 meters) above sea level. It has its own post office and a special number called a ZIP code, which is 42733.
What's in a Name?
The name "Elk Horn" has an interesting story, but no one is completely sure how it started. A post office was first opened here in 1876.
One idea is that the community was named after a large collection of elk antlers. These might have been displayed at a local mill, which is a place where grain is ground into flour.
Another idea is that the name came from a pair of unusual antlers found in the area. These antlers might have been very special or rare.
Early History
Long ago, in the early 1700s, a large piece of land was given to R.S. and Amanda Tate. They received 2000 acres to set up their home. At that time, this area was still considered part of Greensburg, Kentucky.
