Sulphur Well, Kentucky

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

37°5′57″N 85°38′1″W / 37.09917°N 85.63361°W / 37.09917; -85.63361CountryUnited StatesStateKentuckyCountyMetcalfeElevation

614 ft (187 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CST)GNIS feature ID504776^[1]

Sulphur Well is an unincorporated community located in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States.

History

Sulphur Well is named for a vein of mineral water a local landowner discovered while drilling for salt before the American Civil War. The landowner then began operating a hotel near the mineral well, and a village grew up in the area. By 1878, the community had a school, and a post office was established on July 30, 1879. In 1883, the community was reported to have a population of 100, with several stores, a hotel, and a flour mill.^[2]

Geography

The community is located in northern Metcalfe County along Kentucky Route 70. It is about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) west of KY 70's junction with U.S. Route 68.

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sulphur Well
^ Rennick, Robert M. "Metcalfe County Place Names". Morehead State University. pp. 156–168. Retrieved 25 September 2021.