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
- ^ "Herndon, Kentucky". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ^ a b "Our Oldest Town". Kentucky New Era. June 6, 1974. p. 4. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
- ^ "Christian County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
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