Anneta, Kentucky

Anneta
Anneta is located in Kentucky
Anneta
Anneta
Location within Kentucky
Anneta is located in the United States
Anneta
Anneta
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 37°22′15″N 86°14′43″W / 37.37083°N 86.24528°W / 37.37083; -86.24528
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyGrayson
Elevation
771 ft (235 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
42754
Area codes270 and 364
GNIS feature ID507402

Anneta is an unincorporated community located in southern Grayson County, Kentucky, United States.

History

The community was named after the daughter of Peter Decker, the community's first postmaster, in 1884. The post office, originally known as Decker at its November 1882 establishment, would later relocate less than two years later, and would remain in operation until the late 1960s.

Geography

Anneta is located about 8 miles (13 km) south-southeast of Leitchfield along Kentucky Route 259 (KY 259).

Education

Students in the area attend Grayson County Schools, including Grayson County High School.

Points of interest in and around Anneta

Nearby cities

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Anneta, Kentucky
  2. ↑ “Anneta Populated Place Profile / Grayson County, Kentucky Data”. kentucky.hometownlocator.com. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  3. ↑ Decker, Christi (March 25, 2004). "Community Perspectives: All About Anneta". Grayson County News Gazette. Leitchfield, Kentucky. p. 22. Retrieved April 19, 2025 – via Google Books.
  4. ↑ Loucon Training and Retreat Center