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Philpot, Kentucky

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

History

A post office has been in operation under the name Philpot since the 1870s.[2] Philpot was named for Augustus J. Philpot, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Philpot, Kentucky
  2. ^ "Daviess County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  3. ^ Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 409. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.