Saloma, Kentucky Explained

Saloma
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Kentucky
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Taylor
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:906
Coordinates:37.4119°N -85.3928°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:502817

Saloma is an unincorporated community in Taylor County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Routes 527 and 744 northwest of the city of Campbellsville, the county seat of Taylor County.[1] Its elevation is 906 feet (276 m).[2]

Saloma was established in 1838, and had its own post office during the 19th century. The origin of the name "Saloma" is unknown.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '06. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2006, p. 42.
  2. , Geographic Names Information System, 1979-09-20. Accessed 2007-12-31.
  3. Book: Kentucky Place Names . University Press of Kentucky . 1987 . 2017-07-17 . Rennick, Robert M. . 262. 0813126312 .