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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ringgold, Kentucky
  2. ^ "Pulaski County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
  3. ^ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 251. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.

37°06′29″N 84°39′13″W / 37.10806°N 84.65361°W / 37.10806; -84.65361


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