Roaring Spring | |
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| Coordinates: 36°43′32″N 87°42′25″W / 36.72556°N 87.70694°W / 36.72556; -87.70694 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Trigg |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 5020411 |
Roaring Spring is an unincorporated community in Trigg County, Kentucky, United States.
A post office called Roaring Spring was established in 1849 and remained in operation until 1909.2 The community seized its name from a nearby cave spring, that momentarily produced a roar.3
Notable people
- Hugh "Riccardo" Martin, opera singer
References
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roaring Spring, Kentucky
- "Trigg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
- Rennick, Robert M. Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 252. ISBN 0-8131-2631-2.