Speedwell, Kentucky | |
|---|---|
  Speedwell  Speedwell | |
| Coordinates: 37°40′27″N 84°10′31″W / 37.67417°N 84.17528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Madison |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 504047[1] |
Speedwell is an unincorporated community located in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. A post office was opened for the community in 1852, and closed in 1939.[2] It is located at the junction of Kentucky Route 374 and Kentucky Route 499.
The community is named for Congressman John Speed Smith.[2]
The Viney Fork Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places is located within the community.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Speedwell, Kentucky
- ^ a b "The Post Offices of Madison County, Kentucky". Morehead State University. Retrieved January 18, 2024.