Newby, Kentucky
Newby, Kentucky | |
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  Newby  Newby | |
| Coordinates: 37°45′47″N 84°24′55″W / 37.76306°N 84.41528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Madison |
| Elevation | 970 ft (300 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Newby is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Kentucky.[1] It is located 6 miles west of Richmond along Kentucky Route 1984.
History
A post office called Newby was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1939. The community is named after a prominent family from the area.[2][3]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newby, Kentucky
- ^ "The Post Offices of Madison County, Kentucky". Morehead State University. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ^ Prewitt, Carol (March 27, 2013). "How Newby acquired its name". Richmond Register. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
Municipalities and communities of Madison County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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