Milford, Kentucky

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

History

Milford was founded in 1831, and named for the nearby watermill on a ford of the Licking River.[2] A post office has been in operation at Milford since 1832.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Milford, Kentucky
  2. Toncray, Marla (March 9, 2012). "History, origins and towns of Bracken County". The Ledger Independent. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  3. "Bracken County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 January 2015.


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