Luzerne, Kentucky facts for kids
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Luzerne, Kentucky
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 Luzerne, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Luzerne, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 497357 |
Luzerne (pronounced "loo-ZURN") is a small place in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's managed as part of the larger Muhlenberg County.
History of Luzerne
Early Days and the Post Office
Luzerne got its own post office in 1901. A post office was very important back then! It was how people sent and received letters, packages, and news. It also helped connect the community to the rest of the country. The post office in Luzerne served the area for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1951.
How Luzerne Got Its Name
The community of Luzerne was named after a beautiful city in Switzerland. That city is called Lucerne (which is Luzern in German). It's interesting how places across the world can share names!
