Coiltown, Kentucky

Coiltown is an unincorporated community located in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States. The community likely took its name from W.D. Coil, who managed a local coal mine. The community is home to a rail junction, station, and coal mines.[2]

Coiltown, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Coiltown is located in Kentucky
Coiltown
Coiltown
Coiltown is located in the United States
Coiltown
Coiltown
Coordinates: 37°21′04″N 87°38′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyHopkins
Elevation
407 ft (124 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CST)
GNIS feature ID489785[1]

In 2011 the community was the site of a suspected murder. Two residents of the community were arrested in connection with it in February 2012.[3][4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coiltown, Kentucky
  2. Rennick, Robert M. (April 6, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 978-0813144016. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  3. "Name released in Hopkins Co. murder investigation". 14 News. February 2, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  4. "Family reports Nebo woman missing". Kentucky New Era. November 19, 2011. Retrieved December 5, 2020.


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