McNary, Kentucky

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

History

A post office called McNary Station was established in 1878, the name was shortened to McNary in 1882, and the post office closed in 1937.[2] The community was named for a businessperson in the mining industry.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McNary, Kentucky
  2. "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  3. Anderson, Bobby (September 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved 16 May 2015.



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