Jericho, Kentucky
Jericho is an unincorporated community in Henry County, Kentucky, in the United States.[1]
History
Jericho was a station on the Louisville and Cincinnati Railroad.[2] A post office was established at Jericho in 1852, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965.[3]
In Media
The Band's "The Caves of Jericho" on their 1993 album Jericho refers to Jericho, Kentucky.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jericho, Kentucky
- ↑ Collins, Lewis (1877). History of Kentucky. p. 339.
- ↑ "Henry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Henry County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Coordinates: 38°24′18″N 85°17′24″W / 38.4050672°N 85.2899566°W
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