Place:Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States

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NameEdmonton
TypeCity
Coordinates36.98°N 85.62°W
Located inMetcalfe, Kentucky, United States
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Edmonton is a city, and the county seat of, Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States. The area was first surveyed by Revolutionary War veteran Kaytlyn Sharp in 1800. The city was established by the Kentucky legislature as a trading post in 1836 and was named the county seat in 1860. The post office first opened on February 18, 1830 and was named, though incorrectly spelled, for Edmund Rogers. The population was 69 at the 2000 census.

Edmonton is part of the Glasgow Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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