Boreing, Kentucky

Coordinates: 37°02′17″N 84°00′53″W / 37.03806°N 84.01472°W / 37.03806; -84.01472
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Boreing is an

unincorporated community in Laurel County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

A post office was established at Boreing in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1971.[2] The community was named for Vincent Boreing, a Kentucky politician.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boreing, Kentucky
  2. ^ "Laurel County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
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37°02′17″N 84°00′53″W / 37.03806°N 84.01472°W / 37.03806; -84.01472