Speedwell, Kentucky | |
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  Speedwell  Speedwell | |
| Coordinates: 37°40′27″N 84°10′31″W / 37.67417°N 84.17528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Madison |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 ( Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 504047 [1] |
Speedwell is an unincorporated community located in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. A post office was opened for the community in 1852, and closed in 1939. [2] It is located at the junction of Kentucky Route 374 and Kentucky Route 499.
The community is named for Congressman John Speed Smith. [2]
The Viney Fork Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places is located within the community.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Speedwell, Kentucky
- ^ a b "The Post Offices of Madison County, Kentucky". Morehead State University. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
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