Royrader, Kentucky

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

History

A post office called Royrader was established in 1927, and remained in operation until 1969.^[2] The community derives its name from Roy Rader, a businessperson in the local lumber industry.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Royrader, Kentucky
↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Royrader Post Office (historical)
↑ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 258. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.

Municipalities and communities of Jackson County, Kentucky, United States

County seat: McKee

City	McKee

CDP	Annville

Unincorporated communities	Brazil Dabolt Egypt Gray Hawk Mummie Parrot Peoples Royrader Sandgap Tyner Waneta

Coordinates: 37°15′49″N 83°56′35″W / 37.26361°N 83.94306°W / 37.26361; -83.94306

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