Lenoxburg, Kentucky

Lenoxburg is an unincorporated community in Bracken and Pendleton counties, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

A post office was established at Lenoxburg in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2] The community was probably named for Samuel B. Lenox, a local merchant.[3][4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lenoxburg, Kentucky
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lenoxburg Post Office (historical)
  3. Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 309. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.
  4. "History, origins and towns of Bracken County". The Ledger Independent. Retrieved 4 June 2019.



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