Richardson, Kentucky

Richardson is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.^[1]

History

A post office has been in operation at Richardson since 1883.^[2] The community was named in honor of George S. Richardson, a railroad official.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richardson, Kentucky
↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richardson Post Office (historical)
↑ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 251. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.

Municipalities and communities of Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States

County seat: Louisa

Cities	Blaine Louisa

Unincorporated communities	Adams Brows Defeat Chapman Cordell Deephole Fallsburg Five Forks Holt Irad Kise Lowmansville Martha Mazie Mouth of Bear Orr Overda Peach Orchard Richardson Torchlight Trinity Ulysses Winding Stair

Coordinates: 37°56′38″N 82°38′33″W / 37.94389°N 82.64250°W / 37.94389; -82.64250

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