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Lenoxburg, Kentucky

Coordinates: 38°44′33″N 84°13′30″W / 38.74250°N 84.22500°W / 38.74250; -84.22500
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Lenoxburg is an unincorporated community in Bracken and Pendleton counties, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

A post office was established at Lenoxburg in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2] The community was probably named for Samuel B. Lenox, a local merchant.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lenoxburg, Kentucky
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lenoxburg Post Office (historical)
  3. ^ Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 309. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.
  4. ^ "History, origins and towns of Bracken County". The Ledger Independent. Retrieved 4 June 2019.

38°44′33″N 84°13′30″W / 38.74250°N 84.22500°W / 38.74250; -84.22500