Norton Branch is an unincorporated community in Carter County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

A post office called Norton Branch was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1912.[2] The community is located at the mouth of Norton Branch creek, from which it takes its name.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norton Branch, Kentucky
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  3. ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (28 August 2013). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 377. ISBN 0-8131-4401-9.

38°19′49″N 82°48′22″W / 38.33028°N 82.80611°W / 38.33028; -82.80611

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