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