Epleys, Kentucky Explained

Official Name:Epleys, Kentucky
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label:Epleys
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Logan
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:676
Coordinates:36.9269°N -86.9386°W
Area Code:270 & 364
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:491798

Epleys (also known as Epley Station, Epley's Station) is an unincorporated community in Logan County, Kentucky, United States. The community is located on U.S. Route 431 and a CSX Transportation (formerly Louisville and Nashville Railroad) line, northwest of Russellville.[1]

History

Epleys was established circa 1872 as a future station along the railroad, which was expected to be built through the area. Fritz Epley was the first settler and gave the community its name. The community had post offices under two different names: one as Epley from 1887 to 1888, and one as Epley Station from 1891 to 1921.[2]

Notable residents

Notes and References

  1. State Primary Road System: Logan County . . February 2015 . January 22, 2016.
  2. Book: Rennick. Robert M.. Kentucky Place Names. August 28, 2013. University Press of Kentucky. 9780813144016.
  3. http://www.theloganjournal.com/Stories.aspx?Article=features167 Epley native Velma Williams Smith to enter Hall tonight