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Sulphur, Kentucky
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 Sulphur, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Sulphur, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Henry |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
40070
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| GNIS feature ID | 504723 |
Sulphur is a small community in Henry County, Kentucky, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.
History
Sulphur has a history connected to transportation. It used to be a stop on the Louisville and Cincinnati Railroad. This railroad was very important for moving people and goods a long time ago.
The community was first known as Sulphur Station because of its train stop. Later, in 1882, the local post office changed its name to simply Sulphur.
Famous People from Sulphur
One notable person from Sulphur is Joseph W. Morris. He was a U.S. Representative, which means he was elected to represent his area in the United States Congress.
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