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.

Herndon

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
  1. "Herndon, Kentucky". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  2. "Our Oldest Town". Kentucky New Era. June 6, 1974. p. 4. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
  3. "Christian County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.

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