Huff, Kentucky facts for kids
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Huff, Kentucky
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 Huff, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Huff, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Edmonson |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 508290 |
Huff is a small place in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States. It's called 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.
Where is Huff Located?
Huff is found in the western part of Edmonson County. It sits right where two roads, Kentucky Route 70 and Kentucky Route 187, meet. This spot is about 8.5 miles (13.7 kilometers) west-northwest of a town called Brownsville.
The community is also located along a stream called Bear Creek. Bear Creek flows into the Green River, which is an important waterway in Kentucky.
Schools in Huff
Students who live in the Huff area go to schools that are part of the Edmonson County Schools system. One of the main schools they attend is Edmonson County High School (ECHS).
Before 1959, there was a school called Sunfish High School that served this area. But in 1959, all the high schools in the county joined together to create Edmonson County High School. After that, Sunfish school continued to operate as an elementary school until 1979.
Huff's Post Office History
A post office was opened in Huff in 1889. It was named after a local family, the Huff family, who lived in the area. This post office used the ZIP code 42250. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1996.
