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Seventy Six, Kentucky
Seventy Six, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Seventy Six, Kentucky
Seventy Six, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Clinton
Elevation
958 ft (292 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 606
GNIS feature ID 509034

Seventy Six is a small place located in Clinton County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and people that does not have its own local government, unlike a city or town.

Where Did the Name Come From?

The community of Seventy Six got its unique name from a beautiful natural landmark nearby. This landmark is a waterfall called Seventy Six Falls. The people who lived in the area decided to name their community after this special waterfall.

Location and History

Seventy Six is about 6.9 miles north of a larger town called Albany. For a long time, the community had its own post office, which helped people send and receive mail. However, this post office has since closed down.

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