Rice Station, Kentucky
Rice Station is an ghost town in Estill County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]
History
A post office called Rice Station was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1974.[2] The railroad town was named for Charlie Rice, the original owner of the town site.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rice Station (historical)
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rice Station Post Office (historical)
- Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 250. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
Municipalities and communities of Estill County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Location of Estill County, Kentucky | |
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| Ghost town | ||
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