Phil, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in Kentucky
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Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Casey |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 508815 |
Phil is a small place in western Casey County, Kentucky, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the wider county.
About Phil
Phil is located in the beautiful state of Kentucky. It sits at an elevation of 778 feet above sea level. This community is a quiet spot in the countryside.
How Phil Got Its Name
Phil used to have its own post office, but it's not open anymore. The community got its name from a man named F. P. Combest. He was the very first postmaster there. Mr. Combest named the community after his favorite politician, U.S. Representative Phil Thompson.
Phil Thompson was a person who worked in the United States government. He was elected by people to represent them in the United States House of Representatives. This is one of the two main parts of the United States Congress, where laws are made for the whole country.
