Weir, Kentucky

Weir (/wɪər/) is an unincorporated community located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.

Weir, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Weir is located in Kentucky
Weir
Weir
Weir is located in the United States
Weir
Weir
Coordinates: 37°7′23″N 87°12′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyMuhlenberg
Elevation
630 ft (190 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CST)
GNIS feature ID506357[1]

History

A post office called Weir was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1915.[2] The community was named in honor of a family of early settlers.[3]

Country music singer Guy Drake was born in Weir.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Weir, Kentucky
  2. "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  3. Anderson, Bobby (September 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  4. Whitburn, Joel (2017). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2017. Record Research, Inc. p. 113. ISBN 978-0-89820-229-8.


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