Rodburn, Kentucky

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

History

Rodburn had its start in the 1870s when the Hixson-Rodburn Lumber Company built a sawmill there.^[2] A post office was established at Rodburn in 1888, and remained in operation until 1922.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rodburn, Kentucky
↑ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 255. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
↑ "Rowan County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 December 2015.

Municipalities and communities of Rowan County, Kentucky, United States

County seat: Morehead

Cities	Lakeview Heights Morehead

CDP	Farmers

Other unincorporated communities	Elliottville Rodburn Sharkey Smile Triplett Waltz

Coordinates: 38°11′53″N 83°24′39″W / 38.19806°N 83.41083°W / 38.19806; -83.41083

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