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Royrader, Kentucky

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Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
Royrader, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 37°15′49″N 83°56′35″W / 37.26361°N 83.94306°W / 37.26361; -83.94306
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyJackson
Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EST)
ZIP codes40402
Area code606
GNIS feature ID

Royrader is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky. A post office called Royrader was established in 1927, and remained in operation until 1969. The community derives its name from Roy Rader, a businessperson in the local lumber industry. The community is along Kentucky Route 578 approximately 4 miles south of Annville, Kentucky, the county's largest community.

References

  1. "Royrader, Kentucky". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Royrader, Kentucky
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Royrader Post Office (historical)
  4. Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 258. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
Municipalities and communities of Jackson County, Kentucky, United States
County seat: McKee
City
Location of Jackson County, Kentucky
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