Johnsville, Kentucky

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

History

A post office called Johnsville was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community was named for two Messrs. John, the town merchants.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Johnsville, Kentucky
  2. "Bracken County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  3. Toncray, Marla (March 9, 2012). "History, origins and towns of Bracken County". The Ledger Independent. Archived from the original on 4 September 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2016.



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