Waco, Kentucky Explained

Waco, Kentucky
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label:Waco
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Madison
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:824
Coordinates:37.7425°N -84.1442°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:40385[1]
Area Code:859
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:506078

Waco is an unincorporated community located in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. The community is part of the Richmond - Berea Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is located at the junction of Kentucky Route 52 and Kentucky Route 977.

History

A post office called Waco has been in operation since 1861.[2] The community was probably named after Waco, Texas.[3] Serial killer Glen Edward Rogers was arrested in Waco after a high speed chase on November 13, 1995.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Waco ZIP Code. zipdatamaps.com. 2022. November 18, 2022.
  2. Web site: Madison County . Jim Forte Postal History . 31 May 2015.
  3. News: What's in a name? Plenty if you live in Waco . The Victoria Advocate . August 5, 2003 . 31 May 2015 . Allen, John . 5A.
  4. News: Suspected Serial Killer Is Arrested in Kentucky . The New York Times . November 14, 1995 . January 24, 2024.