Rightangle, Kentucky
| Rightangle | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Rightangle  Rightangle Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 37°53′41″N 84°1′43″W / 37.89472°N 84.02861°WCoordinates: 37°53′41″N 84°1′43″W / 37.89472°N 84.02861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Clark |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern(EST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 508938[1] |
Rightangle is an unincorporated community in Clark County, Kentucky, United States.
A post office was established at Rightangle in 1883, and remained in operation until 1931.[2] The community most likely was named after their Masonic lodge.[3] The Right Angle Lodge met on the first Saturday of every month.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rightangle, Kentucky
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rightangle, Kentucky
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 251. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
- ↑ Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky ... 1908. p. 89.
Municipalities and communities of Clark County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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