Ringgold, Kentucky

Ringgold is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.^[1]

History

A post office called Ringgold was established in 1914, and remained in operation until 1934.^[2] The community was named in honor of Samuel Ringgold, hero of Battle of Palo Alto in the U.S.-Mexican War.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ringgold, Kentucky
↑ "Pulaski County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
↑ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 251. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.

Municipalities and communities of Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States

County seat: Somerset

Cities	Burnside Eubank‡ Ferguson Science Hill Somerset

Unincorporated communities	Alcalde Bee Lick Blue John Bronston Coin Dabney Delmer Etna Goochtown Nancy Norwood Ringgold Shopville Squib Stab Tateville

Ghost town	Crackers Neck Dry Hole Ruth

Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county

Coordinates: 37°06′29″N 84°39′13″W / 37.10806°N 84.65361°W / 37.10806; -84.65361

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