Nobob, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nobob
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 Nobob
Location in Kentucky
Nobob
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Barren |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 508712 |
Nobob is a small place in Barren County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
History of Nobob
Nobob has a simple but interesting history. A long time ago, in 1854, a post office was opened here. A post office was very important back then. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. This was how people stayed in touch and got important news.
The post office in Nobob stayed open for many years. It served the community until 1936, when it was closed down. The name "Nobob" comes from a nearby stream called Nobob Creek. Many communities in the past were named after natural features like creeks or rivers.
