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Sulphur Well, Kentucky
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 Sulphur Well, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Sulphur Well, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Metcalfe |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 504776 |
Sulphur Well is an unincorporated community located in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States.
History
Sulphur Well is named for a vein of mineral water a local landowner discovered while drilling for salt before the American Civil War. The landowner then began operating a hotel near the mineral well, and a village grew up in the area. By 1878, the community had a school, and a post office was established on July 30, 1879. In 1883, the community was reported to have a population of 100, with several stores, a hotel, and a flour mill.
Geography
The community is located in northern Metcalfe County along Kentucky Route 70. It is about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) west of KY 70's junction with U.S. Route 68.
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