Aaron, Kentucky

Aaron is an unincorporated community in Clinton County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1] Aaron is located at 36°48′45″N 85°10′51″W.

Aaron, Kentucky
Aaron, Kentucky
Coordinates: 36°48′45″N 85°10′51″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyClinton
Elevation
1,056 ft (322 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)606
GNIS feature ID507367[1]

History

A post office was established at Aaron in 1908, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1990.[2] Adison Aaron, the first postmaster, gave the community his name.[3]

Garlin Murl Conner (1919-1998), recipient of the Medal of Honor, was born in Aaron.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aaron, Kentucky
  2. "Clinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
  3. Bergstrom, Bill (December 11, 1984). "Origins of place names are traced". Kentucky New Era. pp. 2B. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
  4. Military Hall of Honor-Garlin Murl Conner


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