Herndon

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.

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. ^ a b "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.

36°44′01″N 87°33′55″W / 36.73361°N 87.56528°W / 36.73361; -87.56528


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