Rice Station, Kentucky
Rice Station is an extinct town in Estill County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]
History
A post office called Rice Station was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1974.[2] The railroad town was named for Charlie Rice, the original owner of the town site.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rice Station (historical)
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rice Station Post Office (historical)
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 250. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
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