Gishton, Kentucky

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

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

History

A post office called Gishton was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1912.[2] The community was named after a family of early settlers.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gishton, Kentucky
  2. ^ "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  3. ^ Anderson, Bobby (September 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States
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37°19′31″N 87°13′04″W / 37.32528°N 87.21778°W / 37.32528; -87.21778


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