Weir, Kentucky
| Weir | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Weir  Weir Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 37°7′23″N 87°12′45″W / 37.12306°N 87.21250°WCoordinates: 37°7′23″N 87°12′45″W / 37.12306°N 87.21250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CST (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 506357[1] |
Weir (/ˈwɪər/) is an unincorporated community located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.
History
A post office called Weir was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1915.[2] The community was named in honor of a family of early settlers.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Weir, Kentucky
- ↑ "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ↑ Anderson, Bobby (Sep 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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