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Weir, Kentucky
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 Weir, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Weir, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 506357 |
Weir (/wɪər/) is an unincorporated community located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.
History
A post office called Weir was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1915. The community was named in honor of a family of early settlers.
Country music singer Guy Drake was born in Weir.
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