Wofford, Kentucky Explained

Wofford
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
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:Whitley
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:955
Coordinates:36.7825°N -84.1353°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:40769
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:516427

Wofford is an unincorporated community and coal town in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States. It is located approximately three miles north-northeast of Williamsburg on Route 26.

History

Wofford was initially named Mahan for a local family in residence. When a rural branch of the Williamsburg Post Office was established on April 27, 1900, the community was renamed Wofford. The post office was later closed and reincorporated into the Williamsburg Post Office.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Rennick, R.M. (1984), Kentucky Place Names, The University of Kentucky Press, pg. 323