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Elroy, KY, had Methodist Church, doctor, - and almost, a college Mr. Watson is researching the exact location of Elroy, KY. On Monday, January 16, 2012, he writes, "So far I have that it is 'close to Chestnut Grove Church.' Still working on it!. That narrows it down to a point near the Adair/Metcalfe County line, not far from Breeding, KY By Mike Watson Elroy, Adair County, Kentucky Elroy post office was officially created by the United States Postal Service on 9 February 1885 with William H. Hamilton as first post master. Others who served in that capacity were: Richard P. Breeding, beginning 21 August 1889; William Patton, 28 August 1889; William R. Dickerson, 30 January 1890; George B. Breeding, 3 January 1891 and George W. Dillon, 31 October 1893. When the "Breeding's" post office at Breeding was closed on 3 November 1892, mail was directed to Elroy. Elroy was then closed on 1 February 1894 and the office at Breeding re-established with George W. Dillon in charge. Thus ended the post office at Elroy, but certainly not the community which thrived for many years and still is the name of the community in southwestern Adair County. I was not able to ascertain the origin of the name, but it has been theorized the name came from Elroy Roe who lived in the area. I would like to know more about the naming if anybody can provide information. In May 1900 when the town of Burkesville, and Cumberland County, were less than enthusiastic about the terms for bringing the Methodist training school there, Elroy was briefly a contender for what would later be Lindsey Wilson Training School. A century ago, one of the largest county schools was located at Elroy as well as the Methodist church. Dr. G. T. Simpson resided at Elroy and practiced in the area around 1900. --Mike Watson This story was posted on 2012-01-17 05:53:10
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