Panther, Daviess County, Kentucky

Panther is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located in western Daviess County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 144 as of the 2020 census. It is home of Brushy Fork Baptist Church and the Leet's store. It is near the former location of Green Coal Company.

Panther
Panther is located in Kentucky
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Location within the state of Kentucky
Panther is located in the United States
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Panther (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°38′24″N 87°13′30″W / 37.64000°N 87.22500°W / 37.64000; -87.22500
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyDaviess
Area
 • Total
0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2)
 • Land0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
459 ft (140 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
144
 • Density182.05/sq mi (70.32/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CST)
FIPS code21-59124
GNIS feature ID500148[2]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020144
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

History

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It is named for Panther Creek. The Post Office was established on May 12, 1881.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Panther, Daviess County, Kentucky
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.