Dimple, Kentucky

Dimple is an unincorporated community located in Butler County, Kentucky, United States.

Dimple
Dimple
Location within the state of Kentucky
Dimple
Dimple (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°6′10″N 86°43′13″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyButler
Elevation
502 ft (153 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID507855[1]

The origin of the name "Dimple" is obscure.[2] Dimple has been noted for its unusual place name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dimple, Kentucky
  2. Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 141.
  3. Strecker, Zoe; Finch, Jackie Sheckler (1 July 2009). Kentucky Off the Beaten Path. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 11. ISBN 978-0-7627-5790-9.


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