Rockholds, Kentucky
| Rockholds | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Rockholds  Rockholds Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 36°49′43″N 84°6′59″W / 36.82861°N 84.11639°WCoordinates: 36°49′43″N 84°6′59″W / 36.82861°N 84.11639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Whitley |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EST (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 40759 |
| GNIS feature ID | 502166[1] |
Rockholds is an unincorporated community and coal town in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States.
History
A post office has been open at Rockholds since 1838.[2] The community's name most likely honors Thomas Rockhold, a pioneer merchant.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rockholds, Kentucky
- ↑ http://webpmt.usps.gov/pmt007.cfm
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 254. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county | |
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