Gishton, Kentucky Explained

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

History

A post office called Gishton was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1912.[1] The community was named after a family of early settlers.[2]

References

37.3253°N -87.2178°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muhlenberg County . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 April 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151208043033/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=KY&county=Muhlenberg . 8 December 2015 .
  2. News: Sandy Called These Names . Leader-News . September 19, 2007 . 16 May 2015 . Anderson, Bobby . A12.

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