Coiltown, Kentucky
Coiltown, Kentucky | |
|---|---|
  Coiltown  Coiltown | |
| Coordinates: 37°21′04″N 87°38′42″W / 37.35111°N 87.64500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 489785[1] |
Coiltown is an unincorporated community located in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States. The community likely took its name from W.D. Coil, who managed a local coal mine. The community is home to a rail junction, station, and coal mines.[2]
In 2011 the community was the site of a suspected murder. Two residents of the community were arrested in connection with it in February 2012.[3][4]
References[edit]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coiltown, Kentucky
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. (April 6, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 978-0813144016. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ "Name released in Hopkins Co. murder investigation". 14 News. February 2, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ "Family reports Nebo woman missing". Kentucky New Era. November 19, 2011. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
Municipalities and communities of Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities |  | |
| CDP | ||
| Other unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
 | This Hopkins County, Kentucky state location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |