Welcome to Aberdeen ...
Aberdeen is located in Butler County<1>.
The location of Aberdeen has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Aberdeen, you might consider that their post office opened in 1871.
Several communities named Aberdeen share the same reason for their choice of Aberdeen. We're speculating that it might apply here: Named after the city in Scotland.
When the people of Aberdeen refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Aberdonian<3>
Aberdeen is 530 feet [162 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Aberdeen lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel east from Aberdeen, you will leave Central Time and cross into the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT).
The telephone area code for Aberdeen: (270)
The ZIP code for Aberdeen: 42201<5>
Communities Also Named Aberdeen ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 33 communities that are also named Aberdeen - they are located in Arkansas (2), British Columbia (2), California, Colorado, Florida (2), Georgia (3), Idaho, Indiana (2), Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina (2), Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario (2), Pennsylvania (2), Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Aberdeen.
Communities near Aberdeen ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Aberdeen.
- Beaver Dam
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Dam
- Beaver Dam is located in Ohio County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,553 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beaver Dam <6>
- Hartford
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartford
- Hartford is located in Ohio County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,715 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hartford <6>
- Caneyville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caneyville
- Caneyville is located in Grayson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 603 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Caneyville <6>
- McHenry
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest) - Rockport
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west) - Rochester
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the west) - Woodbury
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast) - Mining City
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mining City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mining City
- Mining City is located in Butler County
- Brooklyn
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast) - Dunbar
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Aberdeen. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Aberdeen.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Aberdeen. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Aberdeen.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Aberdeen. See our Newspapers Page for Aberdeen.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Aberdeen ...
Looking for more information about Aberdeen? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Aberdeen, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Aberdeen.
Adding Aberdeen to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Aberdeen in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Aberdeen was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Aberdeen post office opened in 1871.
We also found Aberdeen in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Aberdeen.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Aberdeen. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kentucky's counties, including Butler, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Aberdeen refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Aberdeen may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Aberdeen - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Aberdeen). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Aberdeen or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |