Richardsville is an unincorporated community in Warren County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

A post office opened at Richardsville in 1872.[2] The community was named after Thomas Richards, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richardsville, Kentucky
  2. "Warren 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′17″N 86°28′15″W / 37.10472°N 86.47083°W / 37.10472; -86.47083


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