New Market, Kentucky

New Market is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Kentucky, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at New Market in 1820, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2] In 1877, New Market contained two stores and one church.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Market, Kentucky
  2. "Marion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
  3. Collins, Lewis (1877). History of Kentucky. p. 538.

Coordinates: 37°30′06″N 85°18′39″W / 37.50167°N 85.31083°W / 37.50167; -85.31083


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