Newstead, Kentucky

Newstead is an unincorporated community in Christian County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.^[1]

History

Newstead had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.^[2] A post office called Newstead was established in 1847, and remained in operation until 1906.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newstead, Kentucky
^ "Our Oldest Town". Kentucky New Era. June 6, 1974. p. 4. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
^ "Christian County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.

36°47′57″N 87°37′49″W / 36.79917°N 87.63028°W / 36.79917; -87.63028

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newstead, Kentucky

[2] "Our Oldest Town". Kentucky New Era. June 6, 1974. p. 4. Retrieved October 18, 2015.

[3] "Christian County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.

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