Welcome to Adolphus ...
Adolphus is located in Allen County<1>.
The location of Adolphus has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Adolphus, you might consider that their post office opened in 1888.
Adolphus is 630 feet [192 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Adolphus lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Adolphus is located in the (270) area code.
The ZIP code for Adolphus: 42120<4>
Communities Also Named Adolphus ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Adolphus - they are located in Georgia and Tennessee.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Adolphus.
Communities near Adolphus ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Adolphus.
- Portland
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland
- Portland is located in Sumner County (TN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 13,301 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Portland <5>
- Hartsville
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartsville
- Hartsville is located in Trousdale County (TN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,455 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hartsville <5>
- Franklin
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin
- Franklin is located in Simpson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,046 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Franklin <5>
- Lafayette
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lafayette
- Lafayette is located in Macon County (TN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,271 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lafayette <5>
- Scottsville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottsville
- Scottsville is located in Allen County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,548 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottsville <5>
- Westmoreland
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westmoreland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westmoreland
- Westmoreland is located in Sumner County (TN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,429 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westmoreland <5>
- Hall Town
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest) - Castalian Springs
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castalian Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castalian Springs
- Castalian Springs is located in Sumner County (TN)
- Population from the 2010 Census: 556 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Castalian Springs <5>
- Woodburn
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest) - New Deal
(19 miles [30.6 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 Adolphus. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Adolphus.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Adolphus. 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 Adolphus.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Adolphus. See our Newspapers Page for Adolphus.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Adolphus ...
Looking for more information about Adolphus? 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 Adolphus, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Adolphus.
Adding Adolphus to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Adolphus 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 Adolphus was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Adolphus post office opened in 1888.
We also found Adolphus in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Adolphus.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Adolphus. 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 Allen, 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> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Adolphus - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | 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 Adolphus). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Adolphus or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |