Bethelridge, Kentucky
Encyclopedia
Bethelridge is an unincorporated community
in eastern Casey County
, Kentucky
, United States
. It was named by storekeeper and first postmaster Silas Wesley for the name of a local church, which was itself named for its location below Bethel Knob. The post office was first operated on May 14, 1890.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in eastern Casey County
Casey County, Kentucky
Casey County is a county located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky. It was formed in 1807. As of 2010, the population was 15,955. Its county seat is Liberty, Kentucky. The county is named for Colonel William Casey. It is the only Kentucky county entirely in Knobs region. Casey County is home to...
, Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
, United States
United States
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. It was named by storekeeper and first postmaster Silas Wesley for the name of a local church, which was itself named for its location below Bethel Knob. The post office was first operated on May 14, 1890.