Wildcat, Clay County, Kentucky
Wildcat was the post office serving Wildcat Creek (a tributary of Goose Creek) in Clay County, Kentucky, United States.[2] Traditional accounts are that the creek was named in 1815 for wild cats, the favourite target for hunters who settled there.[2] The postoffice itself was established on 1930-09-13 by first postmaster Lillie B. Hacker, located at the mouth of the creek, and closed in August 1985.[2]
Wildcat | |
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post office and creek | |
  Wildcat Location within the state of Kentucky  Wildcat Wildcat (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 37°14′4″N 83°41′27″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Clay |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP codes | 40998 |
| GNIS feature ID | 516355[1] |
Cross-reference
Sources
- Rennick, Robert M. (2000c). "Clay County — Post Offices". County Histories of Kentucky. Morehead State University (176).
Municipalities and communities of Clay County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| City |  Location of Clay County, Kentucky | |
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