Royrader, Kentucky
Royrader is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky. A post office called Royrader was established in 1927, and remained in operation until 1969. The community derives its name from Roy Rader, a businessperson in the local lumber industry. The community is along Kentucky Route 578 approximately 4 miles south of Annville, Kentucky, the county's largest community.
References
- ^ "Royrader, Kentucky". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Royrader, Kentucky
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Royrader Post Office (historical)
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 258. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.