Keaton, Kentucky facts for kids
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Keaton, Kentucky
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 Keaton, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Keaton, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Johnson |
| Elevation | 775 ft (236 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41226
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| GNIS feature ID | 509986 |
Keaton is a small, quiet place in Johnson 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.
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Discovering Keaton, Kentucky
Keaton is a community located in the eastern part of Kentucky. It's a place where people live and work, even without a formal city government.
Where is Keaton Located?
Keaton is found in Johnson County, which is in the beautiful state of Kentucky. The community sits at an elevation of 775 feet above sea level. That's about 227 meters high! Its ZIP code is 41226, which helps mail get to the right place.
A Glimpse into Keaton's History
Every place has a story, and Keaton is no different. The community was named after a local family, the Keatons, who were important to the area.
The First Post Office in Keaton
A big step for the community happened on May 17, 1900. This is when Keaton got its very first post office! A person named Sarah A Holbrook became the first postmaster. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. This new post office made it easier for people in Keaton to send and receive letters and packages.
