Johnsville, Kentucky

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

History[]

A post office called Johnsville was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community was named for two Messrs. John, the town merchants.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Johnsville, Kentucky
  2. ^ "Bracken County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  3. ^ Toncray, Marla (March 9, 2012). "History, origins and towns of Bracken County". The Ledger Independent. Archived from the original on 4 September 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2016.

Coordinates: 38°45′12″N 84°08′54″W / 38.75333°N 84.14833°W / 38.75333; -84.14833



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