Penrod, Kentucky

Penrod is an unincorporated community in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.

Penrod, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Penrod is located in Kentucky
Penrod
Penrod
Penrod is located in the United States
Penrod
Penrod
Coordinates: 37°6′51″N 86°59′57″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyMuhlenberg
Elevation
433 ft (132 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Central (CDT))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
42365
GNIS feature ID500395[1]

History

A post office called Penrod was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1994.[2] H. C. Penrod, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Penrod, Kentucky
  2. "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  3. Anderson, Bobby (September 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved May 16, 2015.


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