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Flippin, Kentucky
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 Flippin, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Flippin, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
42167, 42133
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 492255 |
Flippin is an unincorporated community located in Monroe County, Kentucky, United States. A small residential village and community surround the intersections of Kentucky Route 249, Kentucky Route 678, and Kentucky Route 100, approximately 3.6 miles (5.8 km) south of the Monroe-Barren County line, where the South Fork and main stream of Indian Creek converge.
History
This locale was originally identified as the “forks of Indian Creek” and later known as “Pikesville,” which was established as a town here by Barren County (Kentucky) Court in August, 1818, although Pikesville was located about 1.25 miles north on Pikesville Branch of Indian Creek. The postal name, “Flippin,” was first used to avoid confusion with “Pikeville,” county seat of Pike County, Kentucky, when a post office was permanently established here in 1858. Flippin's post office was discontinued in 1964.
