Sulphur Well is an

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located in Metcalfe County,

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, United States.

History

Sulphur Well is named for a vein of mineral water a local landowner discovered while drilling for salt before the

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. The landowner then began operating a hotel near the mineral well, and a village grew up in the area. By 1878, the community had a school, and a post office was established on July 30, 1879. In 1883, the community was reported to have a population of 100, with several stores, a hotel, and a flour mill.

Geography

The community is located in northern Metcalfe County along

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. It is about west of KY 70's junction with

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References

Unincorporated communities in Metcalfe County, Kentucky {{MetcalfeCountyKY-geo-stub