Helton, Kentucky facts for kids
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Helton, Kentucky
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 Helton, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Helton, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Leslie |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
| ZIP codes |
40840
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| GNIS feature ID | 512641 |
Helton is a small place in Leslie County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.
Helton's Location
Helton is found in the state of Kentucky. Specifically, it is located within Leslie County. This area is in the southeastern part of Kentucky. The elevation of Helton is about 1,240 feet (378 meters) above sea level.
History of the Post Office
A post office was opened in Helton in 1885. Post offices were very important back then because they were the main way people sent and received letters and packages. The Helton post office was named after its very first postmaster, who was the person in charge of it. Today, this post office is no longer active, meaning it doesn't operate anymore.
