Pisgah, Kentucky Explained

Pisgah is an unincorporated community in Woodford County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

History

The first settlement at Pisgah was made in 1784 by a colony from Virginia.^[1] The community's name is derived from Mount Pisgah, a mountain mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Pisgah Presbyterian Church, a local landmark, was founded in 1784. The current building dates from 1812.^[2]

The railroad was extended to Pisgah in 1888.^[3] A post office called Pisgah was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1931.^[4]

References

38.0567°N -84.655°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rural heritage lives in Pisgah . Lexington Herald-Leader . 30 May 2009 . 6 December 2015 . Smith-Durisek, Susan.
2. Web site: https://pisgahchurch.org/about-pisgah-church-2/. About Pisgah Church.
3. Web site: Pisgah, Kentucky . THE KENTUCKY ATLAS & GAZETTEER . 5 December 2015.
4. Web site: Woodford County . Jim Forte Postal History . 6 December 2015.