Barefoot, Kentucky
Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
38°25′25″N 84°7′1″W / 38.42361°N 84.11694°W / 38.42361; -84.11694Barefoot is an unincorporated community located in Nicholas County, Kentucky, United States.
A post office called Barefoot was established in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1936.[2] The origin of the name "Barefoot" is obscure.[3] Barefoot has been noted for its unusual place name.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barefoot, Kentucky
- ^ "Nicholas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 141.
- ^ LIFE. January 31, 1944. p. 57. ISSN 0024-3019.
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Municipalities and communities of Nicholas County, Kentucky, United States
County seat: Carlisle
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communities
- Barefoot
- Barterville
- East Union
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- Hooktown
- Moorefield
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