Wax, Kentucky

Coordinates: 37°21′15″N 86°7′20″W / 37.35417°N 86.12222°W / 37.35417; -86.12222

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Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
Incorporated community in Kentucky, United States

Wax, Kentucky

incorporated communityWaxLocation within the state of KentuckyShow map of KentuckyWaxWax (the United States)Show map of the United StatesCoordinates: 37°21′15″N 86°7′20″W / 37.35417°N 86.12222°W / 37.35417; -86.12222

Country

United States

State

Kentucky

County

Grayson

Elevation

600 ft (200 m)

Time zone

UTC-6 (Central (CST))

 • Summer (DST)

UTC-5 (CDT)

ZIP codes

42787

Area code(s)

270 and 364

GNIS feature ID

509326

Wax is an unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States.

History

The community took its name from beeswax sold at a local general store.

Geography

Wax is located along Kentucky Route 88 (KY 88) near its junction with KY 479 in southeastern Grayson County. It is one of at least ten communities within close proximity to Nolin Lake, part of which forms Grayson County\'s southeastern boundary with Hart County. KY 88 leads east to Munfordville and northwest to the Leitchfield/Clarkson area.

Post office

The Wax Post Office operated from its 1891 opening until it closed in September 1994.

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