Himyar, Kentucky facts for kids
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Himyar, Kentucky
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 Himyar, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Himyar, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Knox |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 508247 |
Himyar is a small place in Knox County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's 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. It's also called a coal town, which means it was important for mining coal in the past.
What's the Story Behind Himyar?
How Himyar Got Its Name
Himyar got its name from a famous racehorse! This horse, also named Himyar, was quite good at racing. He even came in second place in a very important race called the 1878 Kentucky Derby back in 1878. It's pretty cool that a community is named after a horse!
When Was Himyar Established?
The community officially got a post office in 1906. This was an important step for the area, helping people send and receive mail.
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