Oldtown, Kentucky

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

History

A post office called Oldtown was established in 1836, and remained in operation until 1992.[2] According to tradition, the community was named for an Indian village at the original town site.[3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oldtown, 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. 389. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.


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