Mattingly, Kentucky facts for kids
Mattingly is a small, quiet place in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, USA. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. You can find Mattingly where two roads, Kentucky Route 992 and Kentucky Route 629, meet. It's about 7.9 miles (12.7 km) west of a town called Hardinsburg.
Quick facts for kids
Mattingly, Kentucky
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 Mattingly, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Mattingly, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Breckinridge |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 508560 |
A Look at Mattingly's Past
Mattingly has an interesting history. It wasn't always called Mattingly! Its first name was Balltown. This name was used before a post office opened there in 1881.
How Mattingly Got Its Name
The name Mattingly likely came from the very first postmaster. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. It was common for small communities to be named after important local families or officials.
Early Settlers of the Area
Many families helped to settle this area a long time ago. Some of the first families to live here were the Balls, Bateses, Franks, Harrises, McQuadys, Mullens, and Pates. These families helped build the community that exists today.
