Penrod, Kentucky Explained

Penrod, Kentucky
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label:Penrod
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Muhlenberg
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CDT)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:433
Coordinates:37.1142°N -86.9992°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:42365
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:500395

Penrod is an unincorporated community in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.

History

A post office called Penrod was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1994.[1] H. C. Penrod, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muhlenberg County . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 April 2015.
  2. News: Sandy Called These Names . Leader-News . September 19, 2007 . 16 May 2015 . Anderson, Bobby . A12.