Buena Vista is an

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History

A post office was established at Buena Vista in 1848, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1864. Buena Vista was described in 1877 as a small village which contained a store, church and school.

References

Unincorporated communities in Harrison County, Kentucky Unincorporated communities in Kentucky {{HarrisonCountyKY-geo-stub