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Coiltown is an unincorporated community located in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States. The community likely took its name from W.D. Coil, who managed a local coal mine. The community is home to a rail junction, station, and coal mines.[2]

Coiltown, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Coiltown
Coiltown
Coordinates: 37°21′04″N 87°38′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyHopkins
Elevation
407 ft (124 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CST)
GNIS feature ID489785[1]

In 2011 the community was the site of a suspected murder. Two residents of the community were arrested in connection with it in February 2012.[3][4]


References


  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coiltown, Kentucky
  2. Rennick, Robert M. (6 Apr 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 978-0813144016. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  3. "Name released in Hopkins Co. murder investigation". 14 News. 2 February 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  4. "Family reports Nebo woman missing". Kentucky New Era. 19 Nov 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2020.


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