Cordell, Kentucky

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Cordell is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Kentucky, in the United States. [1]

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History

A post office was established at Cordell in 1898, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1975. [2] The community was named in honor of the Cordell family of settlers. [3]

Notable people

Country singer Ricky Skaggs was born in Cordell. [4]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cordell, Kentucky
  2. "Kentucky County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  3. Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 142. ISBN   978-0-8131-4401-6.
  4. Inc., Active Interest Media (May 2000). American Cowboy. Active Interest Media, Inc. pp. 32–. ISSN   1079-3690.{{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)

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