Rockholds, Kentucky
Rockholds is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States.
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Coordinates: 36°49′43″N 84°6′59″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Whitley |
Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
ZIP codes | 40759 |
GNIS feature ID | 502166[1] |
History
A post office has been open at Rockholds since 1838.[2] The community's name most likely honors Thomas Rockhold, a pioneer merchant.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rockholds, Kentucky
- http://webpmt.usps.gov/pmt007.cfm%5B%5D
- Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 254. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
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