Holt, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky facts for kids
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Holt, Kentucky
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 Holt, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Holt, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 494437 |
Holt is a small place in Muhlenberg 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.
Holt is also part of something called a census-designated place (CDP) named Cleaton. A CDP is an area that the government defines for counting people (the census). It helps them gather information about populations.
Where is Holt Located?
Holt is found in the state of Kentucky. It's in the western part of the state. The community is located near a major road called U.S. Route 431.
If you travel about 3 miles (or 5 kilometers) south-southeast from Central City, you will find Holt. Central City is a larger town nearby.
How Did Holt Get Its Name?
The community of Holt was named after an important person. This person was a business owner who worked in the coal mining industry. Coal mining was a very big business in Kentucky for many years.
Many towns and communities in this region were started because of coal mines. They often got their names from the people who owned the mines or helped the industry grow.
