Ritchie, Kentucky

Ritchie is an unincorporated community in Knott County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.^[1]

History

A post office was established at Ritchie in 1900, and remained in operation until 1974.^[2] Abbie Ritchie was the first postmaster.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ritchie, Kentucky
↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ritchie Post Office (historical)
↑ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 252. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.

Municipalities and communities of Knott County, Kentucky, United States

County seat: Hindman

Cities	Hindman Pippa Passes

Unincorporated communities	Anco Bath Bearville Betty Breeding Creek Carrie Elic Elmrock Emmalena Fisty Garner Handshoe Hollybush Indian Grave Irishmans Kite Leburn Littcarr Mallie Mousie Pine Top Possum Raven Redfox Ritchie Sassafras Soft Shell Spider Talcum Tina Topmost Vest Wiscoal

Coordinates: 37°18′41″N 83°05′01″W / 37.31139°N 83.08361°W / 37.31139; -83.08361

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