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.

Redhouse, Kentucky
Redhouse
Redhouse
Coordinates: 37°49′56″N 84°16′19″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyMadison
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
40475[2]
Area code859
GNIS feature ID508915[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

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Redhouse, Kentucky
  2. "Latitude and Longitude to Address". Melissa Lookups. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  3. Elbon, David. "Redhouse, Kentucky". Kentucky Atlas & Gazetteer. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
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