Barterville, Kentucky

Barterville is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

A post office was established at Barterville in 1879, and remained in operation until 1973.[2] The name most likely refers to deals made in the community through the exchange of goods.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barterville, Kentucky
  2. "Nicholas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  3. Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 58. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.

Coordinates: 38°22′44″N 84°04′08″W / 38.37889°N 84.06889°W / 38.37889; -84.06889

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