Royrader, Kentucky

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

History

A post office called Royrader was established in 1927, and remained in operation until 1969.[2] The community derives its name from Roy Rader, a businessperson in the local lumber industry.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Royrader, Kentucky
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Royrader Post Office (historical)
  3. Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 258. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.



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