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Rock Haven, Kentucky

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Rock Haven is an unincorporated community in Meade County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

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A post office called Rock Haven was established in 1848, and remained in operation until 1956.[2] The community most likely was named for nearby rock outcroppings.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rock Haven, Kentucky
  2. ^ "Meade County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
  3. ^ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 254. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.

37°56′49″N 86°03′17″W / 37.94694°N 86.05472°W / 37.94694; -86.05472


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