Chalybeate, Kentucky

Chalybeate, also known as Chalybeate Springs, is an unincorporated community in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States, near the Warren County line.^[1]

History

At the turn of the 20th century, the location of the springs, which contained iron salts known as chalybeate, long thought to be health-restoring, was a popular resort.^[2]^[3] All that remained of the resort by 2010 was an old spring house for the resort, which was initially closed during the Second World War. A Kentucky Historical Marker with information about that resort was placed at the junction of KY 101 and KY 3611 on June 11, 2016.^[4]^[5]

Geography

Chalybeate is located in southern Edmonson County near the Warren County line. Kentucky Route 101 (KY 101) is the primary route through the community. The community is located about 8 miles (13 km) south of Brownsville, and about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Smiths Grove.

Education

Since 2000, Chalybeate is home to the South Edmonson Elementary School.^[6] All secondary students in the community attend Edmonson County Middle and High Schools in Brownsville.

Post office

Chalybeate does not have a post office of its own; the community uses Smiths Grove's ZIP code 42171 by default.

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chalybeate, Kentucky
^ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 56. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
^ Dorris, Joe (March 14, 1969). "Watching the Parade". Kentucky New Era. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. p. 4. Retrieved November 30, 2023 – via Google Books.
^ "KY Historical Society To Dedicate Historical Marker In Chalybeate This Saturday". EdmonsonVoice.com. Brownsville, Kentucky. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
^ Doyle, Darren (June 11, 2016). "Chalybeate Historical Marker Ceremony Draws Large Crowd". EdmonsonVoice.com. Brownsville, Kentucky. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
^ Doyle, Darren (June 12, 2024). "Superintendent Brian Alexander Discusses Plans for New School, Appointment to State Council, More". EdmonsonVoice.com. Retrieved June 18, 2024.

External links

Old post card photo of the Chalybeate Springs Resortt

37°07′37″N 86°14′10″W / 37.12694°N 86.23611°W / 37.12694; -86.23611

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[gnis-1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chalybeate, Kentucky

[2] Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 56. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved April 28, 2013.

[3] Dorris, Joe (March 14, 1969). "Watching the Parade". Kentucky New Era. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. p. 4. Retrieved November 30, 2023 – via Google Books.

[4] "KY Historical Society To Dedicate Historical Marker In Chalybeate This Saturday". EdmonsonVoice.com. Brownsville, Kentucky. Retrieved June 7, 2016.

[5] Doyle, Darren (June 11, 2016). "Chalybeate Historical Marker Ceremony Draws Large Crowd". EdmonsonVoice.com. Brownsville, Kentucky. Retrieved June 13, 2016.

[6] Doyle, Darren (June 12, 2024). "Superintendent Brian Alexander Discusses Plans for New School, Appointment to State Council, More". EdmonsonVoice.com. Retrieved June 18, 2024.

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