Chatham, Bracken County, Kentucky
| Chatham | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Chatham Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 38°42′55″N 84°1′8″W / 38.71528°N 84.01889°WCoordinates: 38°42′55″N 84°1′8″W / 38.71528°N 84.01889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bracken |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CST (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 507688[1] |
Chatham is an unincorporated community located in Bracken County, Kentucky, United States.
History
A post office called Chatham was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community was most likely named after Chatham, New York.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chatham, Bracken County, Kentucky
- ↑ "Bracken County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 56. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
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