Rhoda, Kentucky
| Rhoda, Kentucky | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Rhoda  Rhoda Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 37°9′21″N 86°13′31″W / 37.15583°N 86.22528°WCoordinates: 37°9′21″N 86°13′31″W / 37.15583°N 86.22528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Edmonson |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CST (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 501753[1] |
Rhoda is an unincorporated community located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States.
History
A post office called Rhoda was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] An early postmaster gave this community the name of his wife.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rhoda, Kentucky
- ↑ "Edmonson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 250. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
Municipalities and communities of Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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