Rowland, Kentucky
Rowland is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]
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| Coordinates: 37°31′22″N 84°37′54″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Lincoln |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 502428[1] |
History
A post office called Rowland was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1912.[2] The community has the name of D. W. C. Rowland, a railroad official.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rowland, Kentucky
- Elbon, David. "Rowland, Kentucky". kyatlas.com. Kentucky Atlas & Gazetter. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 257. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
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