Ripyville, Kentucky
Ripyville is a ghost town in Anderson County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]
A post office was established at Ripyville in 1867, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community was named for John Ripy, an early merchant.[1]
References
- Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 252. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ripyville Post Office (historical)
Municipalities and communities of Anderson County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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