Ribolt, Kentucky facts for kids

Ribolt is a small place in Lewis County, in the state of Kentucky. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town would.

What is Ribolt?

Ribolt is located in the northeastern part of Kentucky. It is a quiet community where people live without a formal city hall or mayor. Instead, it is part of the larger Lewis County.

A Look Back: Ribolt's History

The community of Ribolt has a history that goes back many years.

• A post office was opened in Ribolt in 1898.
• This post office was important for people to send and receive mail.
• It stayed open for a long time, helping the community connect with the outside world.
• The post office finally closed its doors in 1936.

How Ribolt Got Its Name

The community was named after a person named Ribolt Harrison. He was a merchant in the area. A merchant is someone who runs a business, often a store, selling goods to people. Naming a place after an important local person was a common practice in the past.