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
Other unincorporated communities	Alphoretta Banner Beaver Blue Moon Blue River Bonanza Burton Bypro Cliff Dana David Dema‡ Drift Eastern Emma Estill Garrett Glo Grethel Halo Harold Hi Hat Hippo Hueysville Ivel Jacks Creek Jump Station Lackey Langley Ligon Melvin Minnie Orkney Printer Pyramid Risner Stanville Teaberry Tram Warco Watergap Weeksbury Wonder Woods
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties.

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

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