Harold, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harold, Kentucky
|
|
|---|---|
 Harold, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Harold, Kentucky
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Floyd |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41635
|
| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 493775 |
Harold is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in Floyd County, Kentucky, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
The Story Behind the Name
Harold got its name from a local person. A post office was opened in the community in 1905. It was named after Harold Hatcher. He was a local merchant and part of the Hatcher family, who were early settlers in the area.
Famous People from Harold
One well-known person born in Harold is Dixie Howell. He was a professional baseball player.
Harold's Population
The United States Census Bureau groups Harold with several nearby communities. These include Betsy Layne, Banner, Dana, Ivel, Stanville, and Tram. Together, they form a "Census County Division." In the 2020 census, this combined area had a population of 4,601 people.
