Rockcastle, formerly Rock Castle, is an

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, United States.

History

A post office was in operation at Rockcastle from 1839 until 1915. The community derives its name from a nearby rock formation called Castle Rock. for strategic reasons rockcastle was burned during the war. Old Rockcastle now lies under lake barkley

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Unincorporated communities in Trigg County, Kentucky Unincorporated communities in Kentucky {{TriggCountyKY-geo-stub