Rockholds, Kentucky

Rockholds is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States.

Rockholds
Rockholds
Location within the state of Kentucky
Rockholds
Rockholds (the United States)
Coordinates: 36°49′43″N 84°6′59″W
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]

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


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