Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
Rosslyn | |
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Unincorporated community | |
RosslynLocation within the state of KentuckyShow map of KentuckyRosslynRosslyn (the United States)Show map of the United States | |
Coordinates: 37°50′26″N 83°48′44″W / 37.84056°N 83.81222°W / 37.84056; -83.81222 | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Powell |
Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
GNIS feature ID | 515119 |
Rosslyn is an unincorporated community in Powell County, Kentucky, United States.
A post office was established at Rosslyn in 1898, and remained in operation until 1917. The community most likely was named for the roses near the original town site.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rosslyn, Kentucky
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rosslyn, Kentucky
- Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 256. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.
Municipalities and communities of Powell County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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County seat: Stanton | ||
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