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Richardson, Kentucky

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Coordinates: 37°56′38″N 82°38′33″W / 37.94389°N 82.64250°W / 37.94389; -82.64250
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Richardson is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

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A post office has been in operation at Richardson since 1883.[2] The community was named in honor of George S. Richardson, a railroad official.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richardson, Kentucky
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richardson Post Office (historical)
  3. ^ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 251. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.

37°56′38″N 82°38′33″W / 37.94389°N 82.64250°W / 37.94389; -82.64250


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