Robinson, Kentucky

Not to be confused with Robinson Creek, Kentucky.

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

History

A post office called Robinson was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1982.[2] Some say the community's name is a corruption of the name of James Robertson, while others believe it was named for John or Benjamin Robinson, early postmasters.[3]

References

Coordinates: 38°29′28″N 84°20′54″W / 38.49111°N 84.34833°W / 38.49111; -84.34833


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