Cordell, Kentucky
Cordell is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Kentucky, in the United States.[1]
History[edit]
A post office was established at Cordell in 1898, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1975.[2] The community was named in honor of the Cordell family of settlers.[3]
Notable people[edit]
Country singer Ricky Skaggs was born in Cordell.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cordell, Kentucky
- ^ "Kentucky County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 142. ISBN 978-0-8131-4401-6.
- ^ Inc., Active Interest Media (May 2000). American Cowboy. Active Interest Media, Inc. pp. 32–. ISSN 1079-3690.
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