Roundstone is an unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1] It is located at the junction of U.S. Route 25, Kentucky Route 1786, and Kentucky Route 1617. The CC Subdivision runs through Roundstone.
History
A post office called Roundstone was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1893.[2] The community took its name from nearby Roundstone Creek.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roundstone, Kentucky
- ↑ "Rockcastle County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 256. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
Municipalities and communities of Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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37°26′18″N 84°18′53″W / 37.43833°N 84.31472°W
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