Rockland, Kentucky Explained

Rockland is an unincorporated community in Warren County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

History

A post office called Rockland was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1916.[1] The community was named for a rock outcropping near the original town site.[2]

References

37.0897°N -86.5839°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Warren County . Jim Forte Postal History . 24 December 2015.
  2. Book: Rennick, Robert M.. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. 0-8131-2631-2. 254.