Lovely, Kentucky facts for kids
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Lovely, Kentucky
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 Lovely, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Lovely, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Martin |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41231
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| GNIS feature ID | 497220 |
Lovely is a small place in Martin County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town usually does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
History of Lovely
The community of Lovely has an interesting story behind its name. A post office opened here in 1931. It was named after a local merchant, Samuel Dorsey Lovely. He was an important person in the early days of the community.
Some people also believe the name "Lovely" came from how beautiful the area looked. They say the original spot where the community started had "lovely" scenery. So, the name might have two meanings!
Learning in Lovely
Even though Lovely is a small community, it cares about learning. It has a lending library. This library is a part of the Martin County Public Library system. It helps people in Lovely and the surrounding areas borrow books and learn new things.
