Pisgah, Kentucky

Unincorporated community in Woodford County, Kentucky, US

Pisgah is an unincorporated community in Woodford County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.^[1]

History

The first settlement at Pisgah was made in 1784 by a colony from Virginia.^[2] The community's name is derived from Mount Pisgah, a mountain mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.^[2] Pisgah Presbyterian Church, a local landmark, was founded in 1784. The current building dates from 1812.^[3]

The railroad was extended to Pisgah in 1888.^[4] A post office called Pisgah was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1931.^[5]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pisgah, Kentucky
^ a b Smith-Durisek, Susan (May 30, 2009). "Rural heritage lives in Pisgah". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
^ "About Pisgah Church".
^ "Pisgah, Kentucky". THE KENTUCKY ATLAS & GAZETTEER. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
^ "Woodford County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 6, 2015.

38°03′24″N 84°39′18″W / 38.05667°N 84.65500°W / 38.05667; -84.65500

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pisgah, Kentucky

[Herald-Leader-2] Smith-Durisek, Susan (May 30, 2009). "Rural heritage lives in Pisgah". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved December 6, 2015.

[3] "About Pisgah Church".

[4] "Pisgah, Kentucky". THE KENTUCKY ATLAS & GAZETTEER. Retrieved December 5, 2015.

[5] "Woodford County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 6, 2015.