Milford, Kentucky

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

History

Milford was founded in 1831, and named for the nearby watermill on a ford of the Licking River.[2] A post office has been in operation at Milford since 1832.[3]

References

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


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