McNary, Kentucky

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

McNary is an unincorporated community in Muhlenberg County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

A post office called McNary Station was established in 1878, the name was shortened to McNary in 1882, and the post office closed in 1937.[2] The community was named for a businessperson in the mining industry.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McNary, Kentucky
  2. ^ "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  3. ^ Anderson, Bobby (September 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States
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37°12′55″N 87°19′46″W / 37.21528°N 87.32944°W / 37.21528; -87.32944


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