Rocky Hill, Barren County, Kentucky Explained

Rocky Hill is an unincorporated community in Barren County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

History

William Settles, Rifle Maker, founded Rocky Hill in 1798. A post office called Rocky Hill was established in 1825, and remained in operation until 1911.^[1] The community's name most likely is a transfer from Fauquier County, Virginia, the native home of a share of the early settlers.^[2]

References

36.94°N -86.0711°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Barren County . Jim Forte Postal History . 24 December 2015.
2. Book: Rennick, Robert M.. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. 0-8131-2631-2. 255.