Newstead, Kentucky

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

History

Newstead had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Newstead was established in 1847, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newstead, Kentucky
  2. "Our Oldest Town". Kentucky New Era. Jun 6, 1974. p. 4. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  3. "Christian County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.

Coordinates: 36°47′57″N 87°37′49″W / 36.79917°N 87.63028°W / 36.79917; -87.63028

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