Trapp, Kentucky

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

History

A post office called Trap was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1908. [2] The community was so named on account of trappers who did business there, according to local history. [3]

In 1961, Trapp was the scene of a natural gas transmission line explosion which injured 22 people. [4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Trapp, Kentucky
  2. ↑ "Clark County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  3. ↑ Sparks, Kendall (May 17, 2014). "Trapp's farewell highlights tragedies and successes". The Winchester Sun. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Gas line explosion injured 22 in Trapp 50 years ago - Central Kentucky News". articles.centralkynews.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2014. Retrieved October 18, 2014.

37°53′00″N84°03′18″W / 37.88333°N 84.05500°W / 37.88333; -84.05500

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