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Hites Run, Kentucky
Hites Run, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Hites Run, Kentucky
Hites Run, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Breckinridge
Elevation
381 ft (116 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 270 & 364
GNIS feature ID 494317

Hites Run, Kentucky is a small, unincorporated community located in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, but it's still a recognized area where people live.

About Hites Run

Hites Run is a quiet area in the state of Kentucky. It is known for its natural features, including a creek that shares its name. This community is part of the larger Breckinridge County.

How Hites Run Got Its Name

The community and the creek called Hites Run were named after a man named Hites. He worked for the federal government in the early 1800s. His job was to survey land, which means he measured and mapped out areas. Because of his work in the region, the community and the creek were named in his honor.

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