Ridgeway, Kentucky Explained

Ridgeway is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

History

A post office called Ridgeway was established in 1925, and remained in operation until 1932.[1] The community took its name from the Ridgeway Coal Company.[2]

References

36.8975°N -83.1256°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harlan County . Jim Forte Postal History . 24 December 2015.
  2. Book: Rennick, Robert M.. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. 0-8131-2631-2. 251.

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