Boreing, Kentucky
Boreing is an unincorporated community in Laurel County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
History
A post office was established at Boreing in 1884 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1971. The community was named for Vincent Boreing, a Kentucky politician.
Geography
Boreing is located on Kentucky Route 229, intersecting with Kentucky Route 1023.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boreing, Kentucky
- ^ "Laurel County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 84. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.
- ^ "Kentucky Route 229 (Bailey Switch to Levi Jackson Park)" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
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