Oddville, Kentucky facts for kids
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Oddville, Kentucky
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 Oddville, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Oddville, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harrison |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 859 |
| GNIS feature ID | 508734 |
Oddville is a small, unincorporated community located in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's a quiet place, not far from the city of Cynthiana.
What is Oddville?
Oddville 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 mayor or city council. Instead, it's part of the larger Harrison County.
The community of Oddville was first started way back in 1799. It is situated along U.S. Route 62, about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) north-northeast of Cynthiana.
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Why the Name "Oddville"?
The name "Oddville" might sound a bit unusual, and there's a good reason for it! When the community was being named, people wanted to make sure its post office would have a truly unique name. They chose "Oddville" so it would stand out.
The post office in Oddville was open for many years. It served the community from 1851 until 1903. Even though the post office is no longer there, the interesting name has stuck around!
