Penrod, Kentucky
Penrod is an unincorporated community in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.
Penrod | |
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  Penrod Location within the state of Kentucky  Penrod Penrod (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 37°6′51″N 86°59′57″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Central (CDT)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 42365 |
| GNIS feature ID | 500395[1] |
History
A post office called Penrod was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1994.[2] H. C. Penrod, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Penrod, Kentucky
- "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- Anderson, Bobby (September 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Location of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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