Hellier, Kentucky facts for kids
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Hellier
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 Hellier
Location in Kentucky
Hellier
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,350 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP codes |
41534
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 494007 |
Hellier is a small, quiet place located in Pike County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Hellier was also once a busy coal town.
A Look Back at Hellier's History
Hellier got its name in 1906 when a post office opened there. It was named after Ralph Augustus Hellier, who led a coal mining company in Pike County. This shows how important coal mining was to the area back then.
People Who Grew Up in Hellier
Did you know that a famous baseball player, Vern Bickford, was born right here in Hellier? He played professional baseball for the Boston Braves.
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