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Rocky Hill, Barren County, Kentucky facts for kids

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Rocky Hill is an unincorporated community in Barren County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

History

William Settles, Rifle Maker, founded Rocky Hill in 1798. A post office called Rocky Hill was established in 1825, and remained in operation until 1911. The community's name most likely is a transfer from Fauquier County, Virginia, the native home of a share of the early settlers.

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