Rhodelia is a rural

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in Meade County,

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, United States. It is a small community that lies a few miles west of

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on KY 144 near its intersection with Rhodes Road and south of KY 144's intersection with KY 259.

History

A post office called Rhodelia was established in 1879. The community was named for Elias Rhodes, a pioneer settler. Near Rhodelia is St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church, listed on the

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References

Unincorporated communities in Meade County, Kentucky Louisville metropolitan area Unincorporated communities in Kentucky {{MeadeCountyKY-geo-stub