Adolphus, Kentucky Explained

Official Name:Adolphus, Kentucky
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Kentucky
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Allen
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:640
Coordinates:36.6517°N -86.2614°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:42120
Area Code:270
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:485782

Adolphus is an unincorporated community in southern Allen County, Kentucky, United States. The community is due south of Scottsville. The community is primarily a rural area on farmland.

History

A post office called Adolphus has been in operation since 1888.[1] The community has the name of Adolphus Alexander, a railroad attorney.[2]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Adolphus has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Allen County . Jim Forte Postal History . 17 January 2016.
  2. Book: Rennick, Robert M.. Kentucky Place Names. 28 August 2013. University Press of Kentucky. 978-0-8131-4401-6. 37.
  3. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=512751&cityname=Adolphus%2C+Kentucky%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Adolphus, Kentucky