Dunmor, Kentucky
| Dunmor | |
|---|---|
| census-designated place | |
  Dunmor Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 37°4′25″N 86°59′46″W / 37.07361°N 86.99611°WCoordinates: 37°4′25″N 86°59′46″W / 37.07361°N 86.99611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 42339 |
| GNIS feature ID | 491320[1] |
Dunmor is a census-designated place in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States. It lies on the south side of the county, adjacent to Logan County.
History
A post office was established in the community in 1884.[2] The name Dunmor may have come from either colonial politician Lord John Dunmore,[3] or the local Dunn family.[4]
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, Dunmor has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dunmor, Kentucky
- ↑ "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ↑ Anderson, Bobby (9 September 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. p. A12. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 86. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Dunmor, Kentucky
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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