Newman, Kentucky

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

History

A post office called Newman was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1973. [2] The community may have the name of Alexander Newman, an early merchant. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newman, Kentucky
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  3. ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 377. ISBN   978-0-8131-4401-6.

37°50′13″N87°17′43″W / 37.83694°N 87.29528°W / 37.83694; -87.29528

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