Sample, Kentucky

Sample
Unincorporated community
Sample
Sample

Location within the state of Kentucky

Coordinates: 37°54′16″N 86°28′52″W / 37.90444°N 86.48111°W / 37.90444; -86.48111Coordinates: 37°54′16″N 86°28′52″W / 37.90444°N 86.48111°W / 37.90444; -86.48111
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Breckinridge
Elevation 423 ft (129 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 40163
GNIS feature ID 502882[1]

Sample is an unincorporated community within Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States. It was also known as Chicken Bristle.

History

This community, which was located on the CSX Railroad line, north of Hardinsburg, was originally named "Chicken Bristle" because of the famous cockfights which were held there. People came from many other states and as far away as Chicago and New York City to attend the fights.

The Sample post office closed in 1992.[2]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sample, Kentucky
  2. ↑ http://about.usps.com/who-we-are/postmasterfinder/welcome.htm


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