Redhouse, Kentucky
Redhouse is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Kentucky, in the United States.[1] It is located at the junction of Kentucky Route 388 and Kentucky Route 3377.
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| Coordinates: 37°49′56″N 84°16′19″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Madison |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 40475[2] |
| Area code | 859 |
| GNIS feature ID | 508915[1] |
Redhouse was settled in the 1840s. The origin of the name is debated, as it could have been named after the nearby Red House Tavern, or a large red brick house.[3] A post office for the town opened in 1883, and closed in 1954.
Geography
Redhouse is located 4 miles north of Richmond, the county seat.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Redhouse, Kentucky
- "Latitude and Longitude to Address". Melissa Lookups. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- Elbon, David. "Redhouse, Kentucky". Kentucky Atlas & Gazetteer. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
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