Weir, Kentucky Explained

Weir, Kentucky
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label:Weir
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Muhlenberg
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:630
Coordinates:37.1231°N -87.2125°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:506357

Weir is an unincorporated community located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.

History

A post office called Weir was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1915.[1] The community was named in honor of a family of early settlers.[2]

Country music singer Guy Drake was born in Weir.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muhlenberg County . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 April 2015.
  2. News: Sandy Called These Names . Leader-News . September 19, 2007 . 16 May 2015 . Anderson, Bobby . A12.
  3. Book: Whitburn, Joel. Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2017. Record Research, Inc. 2017. 113. 978-0-89820-229-8.