Martwick, Kentucky

Martwick is an unincorporated community in Muhlenberg County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.^[1]

History

A post office called Martwick was in operation from 1912 until 1962.^[2] The community's name is an amalgamation of Martin and Wickliffe, the names of two local families.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Martwick, Kentucky
↑ "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
↑ Anderson, Bobby (Sep 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved 16 May 2015.

Municipalities and communities of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States

County seat: Greenville

Cities	Bremen Central City Drakesboro Greenville Powderly South Carrollton

CDPs	Beechmont Dunmor Graham Moorman

Unincorporated communities	Beech Creek Belton Bevier Browder Brownie Cleaton Depoy Ebenezer Ennis Earles Gishton Gus Holt Knightsburg Luzerne Martwick McNary Midland Nelson Creek Nonnell Penrod Rosewood Skilesville Weir

Ghost town	Paradise

Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 37°19′37″N 87°01′26″W / 37.32694°N 87.02389°W / 37.32694; -87.02389

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