Bardo, Kentucky
| Bardo | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Bardo Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 36°45′35″N 83°20′40″W / 36.75972°N 83.34444°WCoordinates: 36°45′35″N 83°20′40″W / 36.75972°N 83.34444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harlan |
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (450 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS ID | 486331[1] |
Bardo is an unincorporated community and coal town in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States.
History
A post office was established at Bardo in 1929, and remained in operation until 1963.[2] The name is derived from Bordeaux, France, according to local history.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bardo, Kentucky
- ↑ "County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 56. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.
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