Aaron, Kentucky

Aaron, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Aaron, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Aaron, Kentucky
Aaron, Kentucky
Coordinates: 36°48′45″N 85°10′51″W / 36.81250°N 85.18083°W / 36.81250; -85.18083
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyClinton
Elevation
1,056 ft (322 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code606
GNIS feature ID507367[1]

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 / 36.81250°N 85.18083°W / 36.81250; -85.18083.

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


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