Bevier, Kentucky
Bevier (/bəˈvɪər/) is an unincorporated community in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Cleaton census-designated place.
Bevier, Kentucky | |
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  Bevier  Bevier | |
| Coordinates: 37°14′40″N 87°4′55″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 507504[1] |
History
A post office called Bevier was established in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1952.[2] The community was named for Robert S. Bevier, a railroad official.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bevier, Kentucky
- "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- Anderson, Bobby (September 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Location of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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