Martwick, Kentucky

Martwick is an unincorporated community in Muhlenberg County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

A post office called Martwick was in operation from 1912 until 1962.[2] The community's name is an amalgamation of Martin and Wickliffe, the names of two local families.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Martwick, 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.

Coordinates: 37°19′37″N 87°01′26″W / 37.32694°N 87.02389°W / 37.32694; -87.02389


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