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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Lenoxburg, Kentucky

Lenoxburg is an unincorporated community in Bracken and Pendleton counties, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

History

A post office was established at Lenoxburg in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906. The community was probably named for Samuel B. Lenox, a local merchant.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lenoxburg, Kentucky
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lenoxburg Post Office (historical)
  3. ^ Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 309. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.
  4. ^ "History, origins and towns of Bracken County". The Ledger Independent. Retrieved June 4, 2019.