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Rockholds, Kentucky

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Rockholds
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyWhitley
Elevation
984 ft (300 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EST)
ZIP codes
40759
GNIS feature ID502166[1]

Rockholds is an unincorporated community and coal town in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States.

History

A post office has been open at Rockholds since 1838.[2] The community's name most likely honors Thomas Rockhold, a pioneer merchant.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rockholds, Kentucky
  2. ^ http://webpmt.usps.gov/pmt007.cfm
  3. ^ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 254. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.