Jericho, Kentucky Explained

Jericho is an unincorporated community in Henry County, Kentucky, in the United States.

History

Jericho was a station on the Louisville and Cincinnati Railroad.^[1] A post office was established at Jericho in 1852, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965.^[2]

In Media

The Band's "The Caves of Jericho" on their 1993 album Jericho refers to Jericho, Kentucky.

References

38.4051°N -85.29°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Collins, Lewis. History of Kentucky. 1877. 339.
2. Web site: Henry County . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 January 2015.