Dingus is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Kentucky on Kentucky Highway 437, between Elamton and Mima. The town is located 14 miles from West Liberty, the county seat. There was formerly a post office in the town,[1] but residents are now served by the post office at Elkfork, Kentucky (41421). Dingus lies at an elevation of 883 feet (269 m).[2]

Dingus, Kentucky
Dingus is located in Kentucky
Dingus
Dingus
Dingus is located in the United States
Dingus
Dingus
Coordinates: 37°54′29″N 83°06′08″W / 37.90806°N 83.10222°W / 37.90806; -83.10222
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyMorgan
Elevation
883 ft (269 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID507856

The community was named for early postmaster Charles B. Dingus.[3]

References

edit
  1. ^ USGS
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dingus, Kentucky
  3. ^ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 82. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved April 28, 2013.