Rowland, Kentucky Explained

Rowland, Kentucky
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label:Rowland
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kentucky##Location in the United States
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lincoln
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CST
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:863
Coordinates:37.5228°N -84.6317°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:502428

Rowland is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

History

A post office called Rowland was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1912.[1] The community has the name of D. W. C. Rowland, a railroad official.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elbon . David . Rowland, Kentucky . kyatlas.com . Kentucky Atlas & Gazetter . February 27, 2024.
  2. Book: Rennick, Robert M.. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. 0-8131-2631-2. 257.