Rhoda, Kentucky

Rhoda is an unincorporated community located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States.

Rhoda, Kentucky
Rhoda
Location within the state of Kentucky
Rhoda
Rhoda (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°9′21″N 86°13′31″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyEdmonson
Elevation
568 ft (173 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CST)
GNIS feature ID501753[1]

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

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rhoda, Kentucky
  2. "Edmonson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
  3. Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 250. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.


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