Romine, Kentucky

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

History

A post office called Romine was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1942.[2] Melvin Romine, the first postmaster, gave the community his name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Romine, Kentucky
  2. "Taylor County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 December 2015.
  3. Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 255. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.

Coordinates: 37°14′08″N 85°21′01″W / 37.23556°N 85.35028°W / 37.23556; -85.35028


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