Gishton, Kentucky

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

History

A post office called Gishton was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1912. [2] The community was named after a family of early settlers. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gishton, Kentucky
  2. ↑ "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  3. ↑ Anderson, Bobby (September 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved May 16, 2015.

37°19′31″N87°13′04″W / 37.32528°N 87.21778°W / 37.32528; -87.21778


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