Johnsville, Kentucky

Johnsville is an unincorporated community in Bracken County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

A post office called Johnsville was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community was named for John, the town merchant.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Johnsville, Kentucky
  2. ↑ "Bracken County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  3. ↑ Toncray, Marla (March 9, 2012). "History, origins and towns of Bracken County". The Ledger Independent. Retrieved 11 January 2016.

Coordinates: 38°45′12″N 84°08′54″W / 38.75333°N 84.14833°W / 38.75333; -84.14833


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