Nobob, Kentucky Explained

Nobob
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Kentucky
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Barren
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CST
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:833
Coordinates:36.8653°N -85.7742°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:508712

Nobob is an unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky, United States.

History

A post office called Nobob was established in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1936.[1] The community took its name from nearby Nobob Creek.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Barren County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 April 2015.
  2. Book: Rennick, Robert M.. From Red Hot to Monkey's Eyebrow: Unusual Kentucky Place Names. 5 December 2013. University Press of Kentucky. 978-0-8131-4614-0. 41.