Lenoxburg, Kentucky
Lenoxburg is an unincorporated community in Bracken and Pendleton counties, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]
Lenoxburg, Kentucky | |
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Lenoxburg Lenoxburg | |
| Coordinates: 38°44′33″N 84°13′30″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bracken, Pendleton |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 496288 |
History
A post office was established at Lenoxburg in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2] The community was probably named for Samuel B. Lenox, a local merchant.[3][4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lenoxburg, Kentucky
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lenoxburg Post Office (historical)
- Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 309. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.
- "History, origins and towns of Bracken County". The Ledger Independent. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
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