Cordell, Kentucky

Cordell is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Kentucky, in the United States.^[1]

History

A post office was established at Cordell in 1898, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1975.^[2] The community was named in honor of the Cordell family of settlers.^[3]

Notable people

Country singer Ricky Skaggs was born in Cordell.^[4]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cordell, Kentucky
↑ "Kentucky County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
↑ Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 142. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.
↑ Inc., Active Interest Media, (May 2000). American Cowboy. Active Interest Media, Inc. pp. 32–. ISSN 1079-3690.

Municipalities and communities of Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States

County seat: Louisa

Cities	Blaine Louisa

Unincorporated communities	Adams Brows Defeat Chapman Cordell Deephole Fallsburg Five Forks Holt Irad Kise Lowmansville Martha Mazie Mouth of Bear Orr Overda Peach Orchard Richardson Torchlight Trinity Ulysses Winding Stair

Coordinates: 38°00′20″N 82°47′35″W / 38.00556°N 82.79306°W / 38.00556; -82.79306

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