Sherburne, Kentucky facts for kids
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Sherburne, Kentucky
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 Sherburne, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Fleming |
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41041
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 503354 |
Sherburne is a small, unincorporated community located in Fleming County, Kentucky, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
History of Sherburne
Sherburne became an officially recognized community in 1847. Before that, it was known for its mills.
Early Beginnings: Sherburne Mills
The area's post office first opened in 1815. At that time, it was called Sherburne Mills. This name likely came from the mills that were important to the community.
Name Change and Post Office History
In 1879, the name of the post office was officially changed to just Sherburne. This is the name the community still uses today. The Sherburne post office served the community for many years. However, it was eventually closed down in 1958.
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