Browder, Kentucky
| Browder | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Browder  Browder Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 37°11′50″N 87°2′11″W / 37.19722°N 87.03639°WCoordinates: 37°11′50″N 87°2′11″W / 37.19722°N 87.03639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CST (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 42326 |
| Area code(s) | 270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 487977[1] |
Browder is an unincorporated community located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.
History
A post office called Browder has been in operation since 1905.[2] The community was named for W. F. Browder, a railroad official.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Browder, Kentucky
- ↑ "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ↑ Anderson, Bobby (Sep 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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