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.

Coordinates: 37°31′22″N 84°37′54″W / 37.52278°N 84.63167°W / 37.52278; -84.63167


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