Gus, Kentucky

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

History

A post office called Gus was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1955. [2] Gustie Wagoner, the first postmaster, gave the community its name. [3]

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References

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

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