Kentucky Place Names

by Robert M. Rennick

" From the wealth of place names in Kentucky, Rennick has selected those of some 2,000 communities and post offices. These places are usually the largest, the best known, or the most important as well as those with unusual or inherently interesting names. Including perhaps one-fourth of all such places known in the state, the names were chosen as a representative sample among Kentucky's counties and sections. Kentucky Place Names offers a fascinating mosaic of information on families, events, politics, and local lore in the state. It will interest all Kentuckians as well as the growing number of scholars of American place names.

Genres: Reference

Paperback

First published December 31, 1984

Reviews

[fyc · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is full of interesting legends about how some strangely named towns and places in Kentucky got their names. Included among the oddities are Monkey's Eyebrow and Rabbit Hash.