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Graham, Kentucky
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 Graham, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Graham, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP codes |
42344
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629623 |
Graham is a small place in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community," which means it does not have its own city government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
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History of Graham
When Graham Began
A post office was opened in Graham in 1904. This often means a community was growing. It needed its own mail service for residents and businesses.
How Graham Got Its Name
Graham was named after William Graham Duncan. He was a Scottish-American businessman. He owned the W. G. Duncan Coal Company. Graham was built as a "coal town." This means it was created mainly to support coal mining in the area. Many people who lived there worked in the coal mines.
Geography of Graham
Where Graham is Located
Graham is found in western Kentucky. It is about 6 miles (about 9.7 kilometers) west-northwest of Greenville. Greenville is a larger town nearby.
Getting Around Graham
Graham is located where two important roads meet. These roads are U.S. Route 62 and Kentucky Route 175. This makes it easy to travel to and from Graham. The town can also be reached from Exit 48 of the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway. This major highway passes close by.
Education in Graham
Students who live in Graham go to schools in the Muhlenberg County School system. This includes Muhlenberg County High School. These schools help young people get a good education.
