Cordova, Kentucky

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

History

A post office called Cordova was established in 1849, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2] The name of the community commemorates the Córdova Rebellion.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cordova, Kentucky
  2. "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  3. Tenkotte, Paul A.; Claypool, James C. (5 February 2015). The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky. University Press of Kentucky. p. 226. ISBN 978-0-8131-5996-6.

Coordinates: 38°32′27″N 84°30′55″W / 38.54083°N 84.51528°W / 38.54083; -84.51528


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