Nuckols, Kentucky
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| Coordinates: 37°31′24″N 87°6′44″W / 37.52333°N 87.11222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | McLean |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 499630[1] |
Nuckols is an unincorporated community located in McLean County, Kentucky, United States.
A post office called Nuckols was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1974.[2] The community is named after Neverson Nuckols, an early settler.[3]
Cemeteries
[edit]The area is home to several historic cemeteries, including:
- Buck Creek Cemetery: Also known as Old Buck Creek Cemetery, it lies adjacent to the former Buck Creek Church.
- Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Cemetery: Located in Nuckols, this cemetery is associated with the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church.
- Downs Family Cemetery: Situated just south of Nuckols, this cemetery rests on a knoll west of Highway 431 in McLean County.
References
[edit]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nuckols, Kentucky
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. (August 28, 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 377. ISBN 978-0-8131-4401-6.
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