Holt is an unincorporated community in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.

It is part of the Cleaton census-designated place.

Holt is located near U.S. Route 431, 3 miles (4.8 km) south-southeast of Central City.

[2] Holt was named for a businessperson in the coal mining industry.

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