Baskett, Kentucky
Baskett is an unincorporated community and coal town in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States.
History
Baskett had its start in 1888 as a coal town. The community was named for the Baskett family, the original owners of the town site. A post office has been in operation at Baskett since 1890.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baskett, Kentucky
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 58. ISBN 978-0-8131-4401-6.
- ^ "Henderson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
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