Chevrolet, Kentucky
Chevrolet is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States.
History
A post office called Chevrolet was established in 1918, and remained in operation until 1992. The community was named after the Chevrolet Series 490, the first car seen on local roads.
A 1935 newspaper account reported the town had 800 inhabitants, and about 60 cars, 30 of which were Chevrolets.
References
- ^ "Postmaster Finder - Who We Are - USPS".
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chevrolet, Kentucky
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 57. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ^ "Town named after Chevrolets, first auto on streets". The Victoria Advocate. July 26, 1935. p. 5. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
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