Pointer, Kentucky Explained

Pointer is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Kentucky.

History

A post office called Pointer was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1985.[1] The community was named after Pointer Creek.[2] A variant name was "Hickory Nut".

References

37.1328°N -84.7672°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 January 2017.
  2. Book: Moyer. Armond. Moyer. Winifred. The origins of unusual place-names. 1958. Keystone Pub. Associates. 104.

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