Lair, Kentucky facts for kids
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Lair, Kentucky
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 Lair, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Lair, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harrison |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 859 |
| GNIS feature ID | 495908 |
Lair is a small place in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Lair is located about 3.4 miles (5.5 km) south of a bigger town called Cynthiana, right along U.S. Route 27.
History of Lair: How the Community Began
The community of Lair was named after an early settler in the area, a man named Isaac Newton Lair. He was one of the first people to live there and helped the community grow.
The Story of Lair's Post Office
A post office was first opened in Lair in 1860. Back then, it was known as Lair's Station. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. In 1882, the name was shortened to just Lair. The post office served the community for many years until it closed down in 1920.
Businesses in Early Lair
In the 1870s, Lair was a busy little community. It had a general store where people could buy everyday items. There were also two gristmills, which were places where grain was ground into flour. This was very important for farmers. The community also had two distilleries, which made alcoholic drinks. These businesses helped the community thrive in its early days.
