Pisgah is an

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in Woodford County, in the

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History

The first settlement at Pisgah was made in 1784 by a colony from Virginia. The community's name is derived from Mount Pisgah, a mountain mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Pisgah Presbyterian Church, a local landmark, was founded in 1784. The current building dates from 1812. The railroad was extended to Pisgah in 1888. A post office called Pisgah was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1931.

References

Unincorporated communities in Woodford County, Kentucky Unincorporated communities in Kentucky {{WoodfordCountyKY-geo-stub