Gishton, Kentucky

Gishton is an unincorporated community in Muhlenberg County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

A post office called Gishton was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1912.[2] The community was named after a family of early settlers.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gishton, Kentucky
  2. "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  3. Anderson, Bobby (September 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved 16 May 2015.



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