Monroe, Kentucky

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Monroe is an unincorporated community in Hart County, Kentucky, in the United States.[1]

History[]

A post office called Monroe was established in 1878, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1919.[2] The community was named for President James Monroe.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Monroe, Kentucky
  2. ^ "Hart County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  3. ^ Collins, Lewis (1877). History of Kentucky. p. 332.

Coordinates: 37°13′56″N 85°41′52″W / 37.23222°N 85.69778°W / 37.23222; -85.69778


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