Herndon, Kentucky
Herndon is an unincorporated community located in Christian County, Kentucky, United States.[1] It is concentrated around the intersection of Kentucky Route 107 and Kentucky Route 117, southwest of Hopkinsville. It has a post office with zip code 42236.
History
Herndon had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] The community has the name of Capt. Tom Herndon, a local merchant.[2] A post office has been in operation at Herndon since 1886.[3]
References
- "Herndon, Kentucky". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- "Our Oldest Town". Kentucky New Era. June 6, 1974. p. 4. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- "Christian County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
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