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Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
Penrod, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 37°6′51″N 86°59′57″W / 37.11417°N 86.99917°W / 37.11417; -86.99917
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyMuhlenberg
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Central (CDT))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes42365
GNIS feature ID500395

Penrod is an unincorporated community in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.

History

A post office called Penrod was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1994. H. C. Penrod, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Penrod, Kentucky
  2. "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  3. Anderson, Bobby (September 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States
County seat: Greenville
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