Saint Francis, Kentucky

Saint Francis is an unincorporated community in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.^[1]

History

Saint Francis was originally called Chicago, and under the latter name was incorporated in 1870 soon after the railroad was extended to that point.^[2]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Saint Francis, Kentucky
↑ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 260. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.

Municipalities and communities of Marion County, Kentucky, United States

County seat: Lebanon

Cities	Bradfordsville Lebanon Loretto Raywick St. Mary

Unincorporated communities	Dant Gravel Switch Holy Cross Nerinx New Market Saint Francis Whippoorwill

Coordinates: 37°37′35″N 85°25′40″W / 37.62639°N 85.42778°W / 37.62639; -85.42778

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