Lees Lick, Kentucky

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Lees Lick is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States. [1]

History

Lees Lick was described in 1877 as a small settlement which contained only one store. [2] A post office was established as Leeslick in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lees Lick, Kentucky
  2. Collins, Lewis (1877). History of Kentucky. p. 322.
  3. "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 10, 2015.

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