Trapp, Kentucky

Trapp is an unincorporated community in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

History

A post office called Trap was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] The community was so named on account of trappers who did business there, according to local history.[3]

In 1961, Trapp was the scene of a natural gas transmission line explosion which injured 22 people.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Trapp, Kentucky
  2. "Clark County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  3. Sparks, Kendall (May 17, 2014). "Trapp's farewell highlights tragedies and successes". The Winchester Sun. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  4. "Gas line explosion injured 22 in Trapp 50 years ago - Central Kentucky News". articles.centralkynews.com. Retrieved 18 October 2014.

Coordinates: 37°53′00″N 84°03′18″W / 37.88333°N 84.05500°W / 37.88333; -84.05500


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