Barterville is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

A post office was established at Barterville in 1879, and remained in operation until 1973.[2] The name most likely refers to deals made in the community through the exchange of goods.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barterville, Kentucky
  2. ^ "Nicholas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  3. ^ Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 58. ISBN 978-0-8131-4401-6.

38°22′44″N 84°04′08″W / 38.37889°N 84.06889°W / 38.37889; -84.06889


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