McNary is an unincorporated community in Muhlenberg County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
History
A post office called McNary Station was established in 1878, the name was shortened to McNary in 1882, and the post office closed in 1937. The community was named for a businessperson in the mining industry.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McNary, Kentucky
- "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- Anderson, Bobby (September 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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County seat: Greenville | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
37°12′55″N 87°19′46″W / 37.21528°N 87.32944°W / 37.21528; -87.32944
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