Heidelberg, Kentucky

Heidelberg is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 399 southwest of the city of Beattyville, the county seat of Lee County.[1] Its elevation is 718 feet (219 m), and it is located at (37.5553639|-83.7788073).[2] Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 41333.[3] (This Post office is Currently no longer in service and is instead being used as someone's housing.) Said post office was established in 1904, and is said to be named for the hometown of an early German-American settler.[4] Heidelberg is also home to the modern Native American enthusiast and skilled craftsmen Marcus Abner.

Heidelberg, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Heidelberg
Location in Kentucky
Heidelberg
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 37°33′19″N 83°46′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyLee
Elevation
718 ft (219 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
41333
GNIS feature ID512635

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Heidelberg has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

References
  1. Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '06. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2006, p. 43.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Heidelberg, Kentucky, Geographic Names Information System, 1979-09-30. Accessed 2007-12-30.
  3. Zip Code Lookup
  4. Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 136. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
  5. Climate Summary for Heidelberg, Kentucky


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