Newman, Kentucky

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

History

A post office called Newman was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1973.[2] The community may have the name of Alexander Newman, an early merchant.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newman, Kentucky
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  3. Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 377. ISBN 978-0-8131-4401-6.

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