Hope, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hope, Kentucky
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 Hope, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Hope, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Montgomery |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
40334
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| GNIS feature ID | 508277 |
Hope is a small place in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that do not have their own local government, like a city or town does. Hope is located in Montgomery County, Kentucky.
What is Hope, Kentucky?
Hope is a quiet community found in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It is not a city or a town with its own mayor or city council. Instead, it is part of the larger county area. People who live in Hope get their services from Montgomery County.
How Hope Got Its Name
The community of Hope got its own post office in 1890. The story of its name is quite interesting! The very first postmaster for the area had a tough time getting a name approved. He kept sending in different names, but none of them were accepted by the post office. Finally, he sent in the name "Hope." He did this in the hope that this time, it would finally be accepted. And it was! That is how this small community got its unique name.
