Bradford, Kentucky
Bradford is an unincorporated community located in Bracken County, Kentucky, United States.
History
An early variant name was Metcalfe's Landing. A post office called Metcalfe's Landing was established in 1863, the name was changed to Bradford in 1866, and the post office closed in 1956. The present name honors Laban J. Bradford, a local businessman.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bradford, Kentucky
- ^ Toncray, Marla (March 9, 2012). "History, origins and towns of Bracken County". The Ledger Independent. Archived from the original on September 4, 2015. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ^ "Bracken County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
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