Dingus is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Morgan County,
Kentucky
Kentucky ( , ), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States and one of the states of the Upper South. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north; West Virginia and Virginia to ...
on Kentucky Highway 437, between
Elamton and
Mima. The town is located 14 miles from
West Liberty, the county seat. There was formerly a post office in the town, but residents are now served by the post office at
Elkfork, Kentucky (41421). Dingus lies at an elevation of 883 feet (269 m).
The community was named for early postmaster Charles B. Dingus.
References
Unincorporated communities in Kentucky
Unincorporated communities in Morgan County, Kentucky
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