Edgoten, Kentucky

Edgoten is an unincorporated community in Christian County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

Edgoten had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] The community's name is an amalgamation of "edge of Tennessee".[2] A post office called Edgoten was established in 1906, and remained in operation until 1922.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Edgoten, Kentucky
  2. "Our Oldest Town". Kentucky New Era. June 6, 1974. p. 4. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  3. "Christian County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.



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