Melber, Kentucky

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Melber, Kentucky
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Coordinates: 36°56′47″N88°43′31″W / 36.94639°N 88.72528°W / 36.94639; -88.72528
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Kentucky.svg  Kentucky
County Graves
Elevation
114 m (374 ft)
Population
 (2016)
  Total787
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
42069
Area code(s) 270 & 364
GNIS feature ID498042
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Melber, Kentucky

Melber (also known as Burg and Lewisburg) is an unincorporated community in Graves and McCracken counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky. [1]

Andy Melber, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name. [2]

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References

  1. "Feature Detail Report for: Melber, Kentucky." USGS. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Melber, Kentucky Retrieved May 11, 2011.
  2. History and Families, McCracken County, Kentucky, 1824-1989. Turner Publishing Company. 1989. p. 173. ISBN   978-0-938021-36-0.
  3. Rockabilly Hall of Fame: Ray Smith
  4. History and Families, McCracken County, Kentucky, 1824-1989. Turner Publishing Company. 1989. p. 173. ISBN   978-0-938021-36-0.