Barcreek, Kentucky
Barcreek is an unincorporated community in Clay County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]
History
A post office was established at Barcreek in 1900, and remained in operation until 1969.[2] The community's name most likely is derived from nearby Bear Creek.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barcreek, Kentucky
- "Clay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 55. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.
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