Chalybeate, Kentucky
Chalybeate, also known as Chalybeate Springs, is an unincorporated community in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States, near the Warren County line.[1]
History[edit]
At the turn of the 20th century, the location of the springs, which contained iron salts known as chalybeate, long thought to be health-restoring, was a popular resort.[2][3] All that remained of the resort by 2010 was an old spring house for the resort, which was initially closed during the Second World War. A Kentucky Historical Marker with information about that resort was placed at the junction of KY 101 and KY 3611 on June 11, 2016.[4][5]
Geography[edit]
Chalybeate is located in southern Edmonson County near the Warren County line. Kentucky Route 101 (KY 101) is the primary route through the community. The community is located about 8 miles (13 km) south of Brownsville, and about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Smiths Grove.
Education[edit]
Since 2000, Chalybeate is home to the South Edmonson Elementary School.[6] All secondary students in the community attend Edmonson County Middle and High Schools in Brownsville.
Post office[edit]
Chalybeate does not have a post office of its own; the community uses Smiths Grove's ZIP code 42171 by default.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chalybeate, Kentucky
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 56. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ^ Dorris, Joe (March 14, 1969). "Watching the Parade". Kentucky New Era. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. p. 4. Retrieved November 30, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ "KY Historical Society To Dedicate Historical Marker In Chalybeate This Saturday". EdmonsonVoice.com. Brownsville, Kentucky. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ Doyle, Darren (June 11, 2016). "Chalybeate Historical Marker Ceremony Draws Large Crowd". EdmonsonVoice.com. Brownsville, Kentucky. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
- ^ Doyle, Darren (June 12, 2024). "Superintendent Brian Alexander Discusses Plans for New School, Appointment to State Council, More". EdmonsonVoice.com. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
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