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Adolphus is an unincorporated community in southern Allen County, Kentucky, United States. The community is due south of Scottsville. The community is primarily a rural area on farmland.

History

A post office called Adolphus has been in operation since 1888.[2] The community has the name of Adolphus Alexander, a railroad attorney.[3]

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, Adolphus has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Adolphus". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Allen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  3. ^ Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 37. ISBN 978-0-8131-4401-6.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Adolphus, Kentucky


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