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Newman, Kentucky

Coordinates: 37°50′13″N 87°17′43″W / 37.83694°N 87.29528°W / 37.83694; -87.29528
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Newman is an unincorporated community in Daviess County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

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A post office called Newman was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1973.[2] The community may have the name of Alexander Newman, an early merchant.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newman, Kentucky
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  3. ^ Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 377. ISBN 978-0-8131-4401-6.

37°50′13″N 87°17′43″W / 37.83694°N 87.29528°W / 37.83694; -87.29528