Robinson, Kentucky

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

History

A post office called Robinson was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1982. [2] Some say the community's name is a corruption of the name of James Robertson, while others believe it was named for John or Benjamin Robinson, early postmasters. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robinson, Kentucky
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robinson Post Office (historical)
  3. ↑ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 253. ISBN   0-8131-2631-2.

38°29′28″N84°20′54″W / 38.49111°N 84.34833°W / 38.49111; -84.34833

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