English, Kentucky Explained

English is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

History

English was founded in the 1850s.[1] The community was named for James Whorton English, the original owner of the town site.[2] A post office was established at English in 1876 and remained in operation until 1957.[3]

References

38.6283°N -85.1281°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Tenkotte. Paul A.. Claypool. James C.. The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky. 5 February 2015. University Press of Kentucky. 978-0-8131-5996-6. 157.
  2. Book: Rennick, Robert M.. Kentucky Place Names. 28 August 2013. University Press of Kentucky. 0-8131-4401-9. 184.
  3. Web site: Carroll County . Jim Forte Postal History . 19 October 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305012148/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=KY&county=Carroll . 5 March 2016 .

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