Kentucky Place Names

Rennick, Robert M.

ISBN 10: 0813101794 / ISBN 13: 9780813101798

Published by University Press of Kentucky, 1988

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Stiff blue and yellow wraps. Just a hint of shelf wear, essentially as issued. 1st ptg. thus. xxiv,375 pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Kentucky Place Names
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0813101794
• ISBN 13: 9780813101798
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Thus.
• Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Philately, Postal History, Post Cards & Post Ca...
  • American South

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Synopsis

" From the wealth of place names in Kentucky, Rennick has selected those of some 2,000 communities and post offices. These places are usually the largest, the best known, or the most important as well as those with unusual or inherently interesting names. Including perhaps one-fourth of all such places known in the state, the names were chosen as a representative sample among Kentucky's counties and sections. Kentucky Place Names offers a fascinating mosaic of information on families, events, politics, and local lore in the state. It will interest all Kentuckians as well as the growing number of scholars of American place names.

From the Back Cover

From the wealth of names in Kentucky Rennick has selected those of some 2,000 communities and post offices. These places are usually the largest, the best known, or the most important as well as those with unusual or inherently interesting names. Including perhaps one-fourth of all such places known in the state, the names were chosen as a representative sample among Kentucky's counties and sections.