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Smith Mills, Kentucky
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 Smith Mills, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Smith Mills, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Henderson |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP codes |
42457
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| GNIS feature ID | 503801 |
Smith Mills is a small place in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a town that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county.
What is Smith Mills?
Smith Mills is also known as a coal town. This means that in the past, a lot of people in the area worked in coal mining. Coal mining was a very important industry here.
A Look Back in Time
The community of Smith Mills has a long history. Its post office first opened way back in May 1820. This shows that people have lived and worked in Smith Mills for a very long time.
Famous People from Smith Mills
One notable person born in Smith Mills was John Miller Cooper. He grew up in this community.
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