McNary, Kentucky explained

McNary is an unincorporated community in Muhlenberg County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

History

A post office called McNary Station was established in 1878, the name was shortened to McNary in 1882, and the post office closed in 1937.^[1] The community was named for a businessperson in the mining industry.^[2]

References

37.2153°N -87.3294°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Muhlenberg County . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 April 2015.
2. News: Sandy Called These Names . Leader-News . September 19, 2007 . 16 May 2015 . Anderson, Bobby . A12.