Edgoten, Kentucky

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

History[]

Edgoten had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] The community's name is an amalgamation of "edge of Tennessee".[2] A post office called Edgoten was established in 1906, and remained in operation until 1922.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Edgoten, Kentucky
  2. ^ a b "Our Oldest Town". Kentucky New Era. June 6, 1974. p. 4. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Christian County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.

Coordinates: 36°38′30″N 87°25′26″W / 36.64167°N 87.42389°W / 36.64167; -87.42389


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