Herndon, Kentucky

Herndon is an unincorporated community located in Christian County, Kentucky, United States.^[1]

History

Herndon had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.^[2] The community has the name of Capt. Tom Herndon, a local merchant.^[2] A post office has been in operation at Herndon since 1886.^[3]

References

↑ "Herndon, Kentucky". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
1 2 "Our Oldest Town". Kentucky New Era. Jun 6, 1974. p. 4. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
↑ "Christian County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.

Municipalities and communities of Christian County, Kentucky, United States

County seat: Hopkinsville

Cities	Crofton Hopkinsville LaFayette Oak Grove Pembroke

CDPs	Fairview‡ Fort Campbell North Gracey

Unincorporated communities	Edgoten Empire Fearsville Hensleytown Herndon Honey Grove Howel Julien Mannington Newstead

Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 36°44′01″N 87°33′55″W / 36.73361°N 87.56528°W / 36.73361; -87.56528

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