Boreing, Kentucky Explained

Boreing is an unincorporated community in Laurel County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

History

A post office was established at Boreing in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1971.[1] The community was named for Vincent Boreing, a Kentucky politician.[2]

References

37.0381°N -84.0147°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Laurel County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 January 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150210100045/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=KY&county=Laurel . 10 February 2015 .
  2. Book: Rennick, Robert M.. Kentucky Place Names. 28 August 2013. University Press of Kentucky. 0-8131-4401-9. 84.

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