Risner, Kentucky

Human settlement in United States of America

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

History

A post office called Risner was established in 1923, and remained in operation until 1984.[2] The community was named after a family of settlers.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Risner, Kentucky
  2. ^ "Floyd County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  3. ^ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 252. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
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Municipalities and communities of Floyd County, Kentucky, United States
County seat: Prestonsburg
Cities
  • Allen
  • Martin
  • Prestonsburg
  • Wayland
  • Wheelwright
Location of Floyd County, Kentucky
CDPs
  • Auxier
  • Betsy Layne
  • Dwale
  • Maytown
  • McDowell
Other unincorporated
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties.
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37°35′12″N 82°50′25″W / 37.58667°N 82.84028°W / 37.58667; -82.84028


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