Limaburg is an

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in Boone County, in the

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History

A post office was established at Limaburg in 1885, and remained in operation until 1907 The name of the post office was spelled "Limaburgh" from 1885 to 1894. According to tradition, the community was named after "Lima", the native home of a share of the first settlers.

References

Unincorporated communities in Boone County, Kentucky Unincorporated communities in Kentucky {{BooneCountyKY-geo-stub