Sparksville, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sparksville
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 Sparksville
Location in Kentucky
Sparksville
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Adair |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 509102 |
Sparksville is a small place in Adair County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
About Sparksville
Sparksville is located in the beautiful state of Kentucky. It sits at an elevation of 1102 feet (which is about 336 meters) above sea level. This elevation tells us how high the land is compared to the ocean.
How Sparksville Got Its Name
Sparksville was named after a person called Charles Weed Sparks. He is believed to have started the community's post office on August 11, 1884. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. The post office in Sparksville is no longer open today.
Charles Weed Sparks also helped start another nearby community. He gave his middle name to that place, which is now known as Weed.
