Pisgah is an unincorporated community in Woodford County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky. [1]
History
The first settlement at Pisgah was made in 1784 by a colony from Virginia. [2] The community's name is derived from Mount Pisgah, a mountain mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. [2] Pisgah Presbyterian Church, a local landmark, was founded in 1784. The current building dates from 1812. [3]
The railroad was extended to Pisgah in 1888. [4] A post office called Pisgah was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1931. [5]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pisgah, Kentucky
- ^ a b Smith-Durisek, Susan (May 30, 2009). "Rural heritage lives in Pisgah". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
- ^ "About Pisgah Church".
- ^ "Pisgah, Kentucky". THE KENTUCKY ATLAS & GAZETTEER. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ "Woodford County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
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38°03′24″N 84°39′18″W / 38.05667°N 84.65500°W
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Pisgah is an unincorporated community in Woodford County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky. [1]
History
The first settlement at Pisgah was made in 1784 by a colony from Virginia. [2] The community's name is derived from Mount Pisgah, a mountain mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. [2] Pisgah Presbyterian Church, a local landmark, was founded in 1784. The current building dates from 1812. [3]
The railroad was extended to Pisgah in 1888. [4] A post office called Pisgah was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1931. [5]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pisgah, Kentucky
- ^ a b Smith-Durisek, Susan (May 30, 2009). "Rural heritage lives in Pisgah". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
- ^ "About Pisgah Church".
- ^ "Pisgah, Kentucky". THE KENTUCKY ATLAS & GAZETTEER. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ "Woodford County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of
Woodford County, Kentucky, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities | | |
|
Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
38°03′24″N 84°39′18″W / 38.05667°N 84.65500°W
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| This Woodford County, Kentucky state location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |