Rhoda, Kentucky
Rhoda is an unincorporated community located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States.
Rhoda, Kentucky | |
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  Rhoda Location within the state of Kentucky  Rhoda Rhoda (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 37°9′21″N 86°13′31″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Edmonson |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 501753[1] |
History
A post office called Rhoda was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] An early postmaster gave this community the name of his wife.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rhoda, Kentucky
- "Edmonson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
- Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 250. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
Municipalities and communities of Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| City |  Location of Edmonson County, Kentucky | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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