Nobob, Kentucky
| Nobob | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Nobob Location within the state of Kentucky  Nobob Nobob (the US) | |
| Coordinates: 36°51′55″N 85°46′27″W / 36.86528°N 85.77417°WCoordinates: 36°51′55″N 85°46′27″W / 36.86528°N 85.77417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Barren |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 508712[1] |
Nobob is an unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky, United States.
History
A post office called Nobob was established in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1936.[2] The community took its name from nearby Nobob Creek.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nobob, Kentucky
- ↑ "Barren County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (5 December 2013). From Red Hot to Monkey's Eyebrow: Unusual Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 41. ISBN 978-0-8131-4614-0.
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