Cordell, Kentucky
Cordell is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Kentucky, in the United States.
History
A post office was established at Cordell in 1898, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1975. The community was named in honor of the Cordell family of settlers.
Notable people
Country singer Ricky Skaggs was born in Cordell.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cordell, Kentucky
- ^ "Kentucky County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 142. ISBN 978-0-8131-4401-6.
- ^ American Cowboy. Active Interest Media, Inc. May 2000. pp. 32–. ISSN 1079-3690.
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