Riverside, Kentucky
Riverside is an unincorporated community in Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Riverside | |
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Riverside Location within the state of Kentucky Riverside Riverside (the United States) | |
Coordinates: 37°9′32″N 86°32′37″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Warren |
Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 508944[1] |
History
A post office called Riverside was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1988.[2] The name is a bit of a misnomer, as the Green River lies about one mile away from the town site.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Riverside, Kentucky
- "Warren County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
- Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 252. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
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