Boreing, Kentucky
Boreing is an unincorporated community in Laurel County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]
History
A post office was established at Boreing in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1971.[2] The community was named for Vincent Boreing, a Kentucky politician.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boreing, Kentucky
- "Laurel County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
- Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 84. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.
Municipalities and communities of Laurel County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| City |  Location of Laurel County, Kentucky | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county | |
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