Richwood, Kentucky

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

History

A post office called Richwood was established in 1859, and remained in operation until 1918.[2] The community may have the name of the local Rich family.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richwood, Kentucky
  2. "Boone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  3. Fitzgerald, William (1962). "Place Names in Boone County" (PDF). p. 3. Retrieved 15 June 2017.



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