Oddville is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, Kentucky, United States. Oddville is located on U.S. Route 62, 5.4 miles (8.7 km) north-northeast of Cynthiana.[2] The community was established in 1799; its name was chosen so that its post office would have a unique name.[3] The aforementioned post office operated from 1851 to 1903.[4]
Oddville, Kentucky | |
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Coordinates: 38°27′20″N 84°14′20″W / 38.45556°N 84.23889°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Harrison |
Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Area code | 859 |
GNIS feature ID | 508734[1] |
References
edit- ^ "Oddville". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ State Primary Road System: Harrison County (PDF) (Map). Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. 2012. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
- ^ "Oddville, Kentucky". Kentucky Atlas & Gazetteer. University of Kentucky. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
- ^ "Oddville Post Office (historical)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.