Bradford, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bradford
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 Bradford
Location in Kentucky
Bradford
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bracken |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 507569 |
Bradford is a small community located in Bracken County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
History of Bradford
How Bradford Got Its Name
Long ago, this area had a different name: Metcalfe's Landing. It was an early name for the community.
In 1863, a post office was opened here. It was also called Metcalfe's Landing. However, the name of the post office and the community changed a few years later.
In 1866, the name was officially changed to Bradford. This new name was chosen to honor Laban J. Bradford. He was a local businessman who was important to the community. The post office continued to serve the area until it closed in 1956.
