Gilpin is an unincorporated community in Casey County, Kentucky, United States.
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Coordinates: 37°15′24″N 84°52′55″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Casey |
Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
GNIS feature ID | 508088[1] |
A post office was established in the community then known as Shackelford in 1881. In 1887, postmaster William Gilpin renamed it after his own family.[2]
Municipalities and communities of Casey County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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County seat: Liberty | ||
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