Weir, Kentucky
Weir (/wɪər/) is an unincorporated community located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.
History
A post office called Weir was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1915. The community was named in honor of a family of early settlers.
Country music singer Guy Drake was born in Weir.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Weir, Kentucky
- ^ "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ Anderson, Bobby (September 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2017). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2017. Record Research, Inc. p. 113. ISBN 978-0-89820-229-8.
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