Banner, Kentucky
Banner is an unincorporated community in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States. It was also known as Mouth of Prater.
Banner, Kentucky | |
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Banner Location within the state of Kentucky Banner Banner (the United States) | |
Coordinates: 37°35′57″N 82°42′5″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Floyd |
Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
ZIP codes | 41603 |
GNIS feature ID | 507449[1] |
History
A post office has been in operation at Banner since 1897.[2] The community was named in honor of David Banner, a local settler.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Banner, Kentucky
- "Floyd County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on December 25, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 55. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.
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