McNary, Kentucky facts for kids

McNary is a small, unincorporated community located in Muhlenberg County, which is in the U.S. state of Kentucky. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.

History of McNary

The story of McNary began with a post office. A post office is a place where people send and receive mail.

Early Days and Name Change

• In 1878, a post office was opened in the area. It was first called McNary Station.
• Just a few years later, in 1882, the name was made shorter to simply McNary.
• The community itself was named after a businessperson who worked in the mining industry. This means they were involved with getting valuable minerals, like coal, out of the ground.

Post Office Closure

• The McNary post office served the community for many years.
• However, it eventually closed its doors in 1937.