Goldbug is an unincorporated community located in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States.
Goldbug | |
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Coordinates: 36°47′33″N 84°10′5″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Whitley |
Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
GNIS feature ID | 512337[1] |
A post office was established in the community in 1896. The name Goldbug is thought to refer to supporters of the central gold standard issue in the 1896 United States presidential election.[2]
Municipalities and communities of Whitley County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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County seat: Williamsburg | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county | |
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