Nada, Kentucky

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
37°48′55″N 83°43′13″W / 37.81528°N 83.72028°W / 37.81528; -83.72028CountryUnited StatesStateKentuckyCountyPowellElevation
689 ft (210 m)Population
 (2010)
 • Total52Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EST)GNIS feature ID2420683[1]

Nada is an unincorporated community in Powell County, Kentucky, United States.

History

Nada had its start in the year 1911 when the railroad was extended to that point; a sawmill was built there the same year.[2] The community lent its name to the nearby Nada Tunnel, originally a railroad tunnel completed in 1911.[3] The post office serving Nada was called Lombard.[2] This post office was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1968.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nada, Kentucky
  2. ^ a b Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 209. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
  3. ^ Kappele, William; Kappele, Cora (April 1, 2000). Scenic Driving Kentucky. Globe Pequot Press. p. 45. ISBN 978-1-56044-733-7.
  4. ^ "Powell County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
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