Chatham, Kentucky Explained

Chatham
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Kentucky
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Bracken
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EST
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:935
Coordinates:38.7153°N -84.0189°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:507688

Chatham is an unincorporated community located in Bracken County, Kentucky, United States.

History

A post office called Chatham was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1904.[1] The community was most likely named after Chatham, New York.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bracken County . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 January 2015.
  2. Book: Kentucky Place Names . University Press of Kentucky . 1987 . 2013-04-28 . Rennick, Robert M. . 56. 0813126312 .