Minerva, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Minerva, Kentucky
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 Minerva, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Minerva, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Mason |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
| ZIP codes |
41062
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 498407 |
Minerva is a small place located in Mason County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government like a city or town.
Minerva's Past
Minerva has a long history! A post office, where people could send and receive mail, started operating here way back in 1810. Later, in 1844, Minerva was officially recognized as an incorporated community. This gave it some local organization, similar to a small town.
A Famous Person from Minerva
Minerva is the birthplace of Stanley Forman Reed (1884–1980). He was a very important person in American law. Stanley Forman Reed served as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country. Its justices make big decisions about laws that affect everyone in the United States.
