Rowletts, Kentucky facts for kids
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Rowletts, Kentucky
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 Rowletts, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Rowletts, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hart |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 495517 |
Rowletts is a small place in Hart County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is called 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.
History of Rowletts
Rowletts started as a stop along the railroad. Trains would pass through or stop here.
The Post Office Story
A post office is where people send and receive mail. A post office was opened in Rowletts in 1860. It was first called "Rowlett's Depot."
Later, in 1880, its name was changed to "Rowletts." This post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1995.
How Rowletts Got Its Name
The community of Rowletts was named after a person. His name was John W. Rowlett. He was an important official who worked for the railroad.
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