Penrod is an

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History

A post office called Penrod was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1994. H. C. Penrod, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.

References

Unincorporated communities in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Unincorporated communities in Kentucky {{MuhlenbergCountyKY-geo-stub