Bevier, Kentucky

Bevier
Unincorporated community
Bevier

Location within the state of Kentucky

Coordinates: 37°14′40″N 87°4′55″W / 37.24444°N 87.08194°W / 37.24444; -87.08194Coordinates: 37°14′40″N 87°4′55″W / 37.24444°N 87.08194°W / 37.24444; -87.08194
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Muhlenberg
Elevation 417 ft (127 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CST (UTC-5)
GNIS feature ID 507504[1]

Bevier (/bəˈvɪər/) is an unincorporated community located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.

History

A post office called Bevier was established in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1952.[2] The community was named for Robert S. Bevier, a railroad official.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bevier, Kentucky
  2. "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  3. Anderson, Bobby (Sep 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved 16 May 2015.


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