Rowland, Kentucky

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

History

A post office called Rowland was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1912.[2] The community has the name of D. W. C. Rowland, a railroad official.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rowland, Kentucky
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rowland Post Office (historical)
  3. ^ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 257. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.

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