Ringgold, Kentucky
Ringgold is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]
History
A post office called Ringgold was established in 1914, and remained in operation until 1934.[2] The community was named in honor of Samuel Ringgold, hero of Battle of Palo Alto in the U.S.-Mexican War.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ringgold, Kentucky
- "Pulaski County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
- Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 251. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
Municipalities and communities of Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Location of Pulaski County, Kentucky | |
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| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county | |
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