Wofford, Kentucky
| Wofford | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Wofford Location within the state of Kentucky  Wofford Wofford (the US) | |
| Coordinates: 36°46′57″N 84°8′7″W / 36.78250°N 84.13528°WCoordinates: 36°46′57″N 84°8′7″W / 36.78250°N 84.13528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Whitley |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 516427[1] |
Wofford is an unincorporated community and coal town in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States. It is located approximately three miles north-northeast of Williamsburg on Route 26.
History
Wofford was initially named Mahan for a local family in residence. When a rural branch of the Williamsburg Post Office was established on April 27, 1900, the community was renamed Wofford (Rennick 1984, p. 323). The post office was later closed and reincorporated into the Williamsburg Post Office.
References
- Rennick, R.M. (1984). Kentucky Place Names. The University of Kentucky Press.
Municipalities and communities of Whitley County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county | |
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