Bevier, Kentucky

Bevier (/bəˈvɪər/) is an unincorporated community located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.

Bevier
Bevier
Location within the state of Kentucky
Bevier
Bevier (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°14′40″N 87°4′55″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyMuhlenberg
Elevation
417 ft (127 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CST)
GNIS feature ID507504[1]

History

A post office called Bevier was established in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1952.[2] The community was named for Robert S. Bevier, a railroad official.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bevier, Kentucky
  2. "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  3. Anderson, Bobby (September 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved 16 May 2015.


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