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Nerinx, Kentucky

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Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
Nerinx, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Nerinx is located in KentuckyNerinxNerinxShow map of KentuckyNerinx is located in the United StatesNerinxNerinxShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 37°39′51″N 85°23′58″W / 37.66417°N 85.39944°W / 37.66417; -85.39944
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyMarion
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes40049
GNIS feature ID508688

Nerinx is an unincorporated community within Marion County, Kentucky, United States.

Nerinx was founded in the early 19th century by Father Stephen Theodore Badin. Nerinx is the home of the convent and Motherhouse of the Sisters of Loretto.

The Sisters moved to the site around 1820. The town was renamed Nerinckx for Fr. Charles Nerinckx, the founder of the order. The Nerinx post office opened in 1899. The shortened spelling is now generally used.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nerinx, Kentucky
  2. "Nerinx, Kentucky".
Municipalities and communities of Marion County, Kentucky, United States
County seat: Lebanon
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