Rockybranch, Kentucky
Rockybranch is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]
Rockybranch | |
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Rockybranch Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 36°44′06″N 84°44′00″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Wayne |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 515082[1] |
History
Rockybranch once had its own post office and school.[2] The community took its name from nearby Rocky Branch.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rockybranch, Kentucky
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rockybranch Post Office (historical)
- Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 254. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
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