Highsplint, Kentucky
Highsplint, Kentucky | |
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| Coordinates: 36°53′41″N 83°7′2″W / 36.89472°N 83.11722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harlan |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 512699 |
Highsplint is a former coal town with an extinct post office in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. It was named for the High Splint and Seagraves Coal Companies which operated a mine in the town at that time. Highsplint's first post office was established on February 7, 1918, with John D. Casey as postmaster, remaining in operation until 1974.