Cordell is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Kentucky, in the United States. [1]
History
A post office was established at Cordell in 1898, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1975. [2] The community was named in honor of the Cordell family of settlers. [3]
Notable people
Country singer Ricky Skaggs was born in Cordell. [4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cordell, Kentucky
- ^ "Kentucky County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 142. ISBN 978-0-8131-4401-6.
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^ Inc., Active Interest Media (May 2000).
American Cowboy. Active Interest Media, Inc. pp. 32–.
ISSN
1079-3690.
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