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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Robinson, Kentucky

Robinson is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

History

A post office called Robinson was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1982. Some say the community's name is a corruption of the name of James Robertson, while others believe it was named for John or Benjamin Robinson, early postmasters.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robinson, Kentucky
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robinson Post Office (historical)
  3. ^ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 253. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.

38°29′28″N 84°20′54″W / 38.49111°N 84.34833°W / 38.49111; -84.34833