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

History

A post office called Gus was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1955.[2] Gustie Wagoner, the first postmaster, gave the community its name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gus, Kentucky
  2. "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  3. Anderson, Bobby (September 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved May 16, 2015.

37°07′03″N 86°54′32″W / 37.11750°N 86.90889°W / 37.11750; -86.90889


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