Weir,_Kentucky

Weir, Kentucky

Weir, Kentucky

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

Weir (/wɪər/) is an unincorporated community located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States.

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History

A post office called Weir was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1915.[2] The community was named in honor of a family of early settlers.[3]

Country music singer Guy Drake was born in Weir.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Weir, Kentucky
  2. [2]
    "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  3. [3]
    Anderson, Bobby (September 19, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. pp. A12. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  4. [4]
    Whitburn, Joel (2017). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2017. Record Research, Inc. p. 113. ISBN 978-0-89820-229-8.


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