Limaburg, Kentucky Explained

Limaburg is an unincorporated community in Boone County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

History

A post office was established at Limaburg in 1885, and remained in operation until 1907 ^[1] The name of the post office was spelled "Limaburgh" from 1885 to 1894. According to tradition, the community was named after "Lima", the native home of a share of the first settlers.^[2]

References

39.02°N -84.6872°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Boone County . Jim Forte Postal History . 15 June 2017.
2. Web site: Place Names in Boone County . 1962 . 15 June 2017 . Fitzgerald, William . 3.