Risner, Kentucky

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

History

A post office called Risner was established in 1923, and remained in operation until 1984.^[2] The community was named after a family of settlers.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Risner, Kentucky
↑ "Floyd County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
↑ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 252. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.

Municipalities and communities of Floyd County, Kentucky, United States

County seat: Prestonsburg

Cities	Allen Martin Prestonsburg Wayland Wheelwright

CDPs	Auxier Betsy Layne Dwale Maytown McDowell Stanville Tram

Unincorporated communities	Alphoretta Banner Beaver Blue Moon Blue River Bonanza Burton Bypro Cliff Dana David Drift Eastern Emma Estill Garrett Glo Grethel Halo Harold Hi Hat Hippo Honaker Hueysville Ivel Jacks Creek Lackey Langley Ligon Mcdowell Melvin Minnie Orkney Printer Pyramid Risner Teaberry Warco Watergap Weeksbury Wonder Woods

Coordinates: 37°35′12″N 82°50′25″W / 37.58667°N 82.84028°W / 37.58667; -82.84028

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