Ribolt is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]
History
A post office called Ribolt was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1936.[2] The community was named for Ribolt Harrison, a town merchant.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ribolt, Kentucky
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ribolt Post Office (historical)
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 250. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
Municipalities and communities of Lewis County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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38°34′30″N 83°31′11″W / 38.57500°N 83.51972°W
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