English, Kentucky

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

History

English was founded in the 1850s.[2] The community was named for James Whorton English, the original owner of the town site.[3] A post office was established at English in 1876, and remained in operation until 1957.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: English, Kentucky
  2. Tenkotte, Paul A.; Claypool, James C. (5 February 2015). The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky. University Press of Kentucky. p. 157. ISBN 978-0-8131-5996-6.
  3. Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 184. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.
  4. "Carroll County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2015.

Coordinates: 38°37′42″N 85°07′41″W / 38.62833°N 85.12806°W / 38.62833; -85.12806

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