Royrader, Kentucky
Royrader is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[2] A post office called Royrader was established in 1927, and remained in operation until 1969.[3] The community derives its name from Roy Rader, a businessperson in the local lumber industry.[4] The community is along Kentucky Route 578 approximately 4 miles south of Annville, Kentucky, the county's largest community.
Royrader, Kentucky | |
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  Royrader  Royrader | |
| Coordinates: 37°15′49″N 83°56′35″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
| ZIP codes | 40402 |
| Area code | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | [1] |
References
- "Royrader, Kentucky". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Royrader, Kentucky
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Royrader Post Office (historical)
- Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 258. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
Municipalities and communities of Jackson County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| City |  Location of Jackson County, Kentucky | |
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