Harold, Kentucky
Harold is an unincorporated community located in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States.
History
A post office was established in the community in 1905 and named for local merchant Harold Hatcher, a member of the Hatcher family and an early area settler.On August 18, 2025, 33-year-old Henry Foster was fatally shot by Kentucky state troopers after they responded to an incident where they said he had threatened to harm himself with a gun beforehand.
Geography
Harold is located on Kentucky Route 80, U.S. Route 460, Kentucky Route 680, and U.S. Route 23. It also has a northern terminus at Kentucky Route 979 and Kentucky Route 1426.Notable people
Professional baseball player Dixie Howell was born in Harold. The community was also home to Dean Mullins, one of the seven perpetrators of the Lillelid murders.Media
- WPRT-FM has a former "sister" station that moved to 105.3 FM, now using the call sign WXKZ, which is owned by Gearheart Communications in the community, and broadcasts an oldies format.
- WXLR is a radio station that airs a Classic rock music format and is stationed in the community. It also broadcasts the U of L Sports Network.