Rhoda, Kentucky
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Rhoda is an unincorporated community located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States.
History
A post office called Rhoda was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] An early postmaster gave this community the name of his wife.[3]
Geography
Rhoda is located in the southern portion of Edmonson County, about 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Brownsville, at coordinates 37°9′21″N 86°13′31″W / 37.15583°N 86.22528°W.
It is located along the Beaverdam Creek, a tributary of the
Kentucky Route 3019 serves the inner portion of the community, and Kentucky Routes 101 and 259
intersect on the east side of the community.
Rhoda is part of the Bowling Green metropolitan statistical area.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rhoda, Kentucky
- ^ "Edmonson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
- ISBN 0-89933-340-0.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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