Smile, Kentucky

Smile
Unincorporated community
Smile
Location within the state of Kentucky
Smile
Smile (the US)
Coordinates: 38°15′27″N 83°29′25″W / 38.25750°N 83.49028°W / 38.25750; -83.49028Coordinates: 38°15′27″N 83°29′25″W / 38.25750°N 83.49028°W / 38.25750; -83.49028
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Rowan
Elevation 879 ft (268 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 515502[1]

Smile is an unincorporated community located in Rowan County, Kentucky, United States. Its etymology refers to the facial expression of residents when their application for a post office had been approved.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Smile, Kentucky
  2. Rennick, Robert M. (2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 9780813144016.


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