At the turn of the 20th century, the location of the springs, which contained iron salts known as chalybeate, long thought to be health-restoring, was a popular resort.[2][3] All that remained of the resort by 2010 was an old spring house for the resort, which was initially closed during the Second World War. A Kentucky Historical Marker with information about that resort was placed at the junction of KY 101 and KY 3611 on June 11, 2016.[4][5]
Geography
Chalybeate is located in southern Edmonson County near the Warren County line. Kentucky Route 101 (KY 101) is the primary route through the community. The community is located about 8 miles (13 km) south of Brownsville, and about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Smiths Grove.
Education
Since 2000, Chalybeate is home to the South Edmonson Elementary School.[6] All secondary students in the community attend Edmonson County Middle and High Schools in Brownsville.
Post office
Chalybeate does not have a post office of its own; the community uses Smiths Grove's ZIP code 42171 by default.