Goodluck, Kentucky

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Goodluck, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
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Goodluck
Coordinates: 36°55′31″N85°38′30″W / 36.92528°N 85.64167°W / 36.92528; -85.64167
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Metcalfe
Elevation
823 ft (251 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID508112 [1]

Goodluck is an unincorporated community located in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States.

A post office called Goodluck was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1954. [2] Goodluck has been noted for its unusual place name. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goodluck, Kentucky
  2. ↑ "Metcalfe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  3. ↑ LIFE. January 31, 1944. p. 57. ISSN   0024-3019.


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