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Strunk, Kentucky
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 Strunk, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Strunk, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | McCreary |
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP codes |
42649
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| GNIS feature ID | 515763 |
Strunk is a small place in McCreary County, Kentucky, United States. It is called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Strunk was also known as a coal town, meaning its history and economy were closely tied to coal mining.
The community's post office first opened on February 18, 1892. It was originally named Strunks Lane. People believe it was named after George W. Strunk, who owned a coal mine nearby. By 1894, the name of the post office was made shorter to just Strunk. The area uses the ZIP code 42649.
Who is from Strunk?
Strunk is a small community, but it is the hometown of at least one very important person.
Meet a Medal of Honor Hero
- Master Sergeant Wilburn K. Ross was born in Strunk. He received the Medal of Honor for his brave actions during World War II. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award given by the United States government. It is given to members of the U.S. armed forces who show extreme bravery and courage.
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