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Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
Nobob
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 36°51′55″N 85°46′27″W / 36.86528°N 85.77417°W / 36.86528; -85.77417
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyBarren
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CST)
GNIS feature ID508712

Nobob is an unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky, United States.

History

A post office called Nobob was established in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1936. The community took its name from nearby Nobob Creek.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nobob, Kentucky
  2. "Barren County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  3. Rennick, Robert M. (December 5, 2013). From Red Hot to Monkey's Eyebrow: Unusual Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 41. ISBN 978-0-8131-4614-0.
Municipalities and communities of Barren County, Kentucky, United States
County seat: Glasgow
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