Rhoda, Kentucky
Rhoda, Kentucky | |
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Rhoda Location within the state of Kentucky | |
Coordinates: 37°9′21″N 86°13′31″W / 37.15583°N 86.22528°WCoordinates: 37°9′21″N 86°13′31″W / 37.15583°N 86.22528°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Edmonson |
Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
GNIS feature ID | 501753[1] |
Rhoda is an unincorporated community located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States.
History[]
A post office called Rhoda was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] An early postmaster gave this community the name of his wife.[3]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rhoda, Kentucky
- ^ "Edmonson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 250. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Edmonson County, Kentucky
- Unincorporated communities in Kentucky
- Kentucky geography stubs