Trapp, Kentucky Explained

Trapp is an unincorporated community in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

History

A post office called Trap was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1908.[1] The community was so named on account of trappers who did business there, according to local history.[2]

In 1961, Trapp was the scene of a natural gas transmission line explosion which injured 22 people.[3]

References

37.8833°N -84.055°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clark County . Jim Forte Postal History . 27 September 2015.
  2. News: Trapp's farewell highlights tragedies and successes . The Winchester Sun . May 17, 2014 . 27 September 2015 . Sparks, Kendall.
  3. Web site: Gas line explosion injured 22 in Trapp 50 years ago - Central Kentucky News. articles.centralkynews.com. 18 October 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141018134201/http://articles.centralkynews.com/2011-09-14/winchestersun/30157958_1_gas-line-explosion-vaughn-burns. 18 October 2014.

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