Melber (also known as Burg and Lewisburg) is an unincorporated community in Graves and McCracken counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky.[1]

Melber, Kentucky
Melber is located in Kentucky
Melber
Melber
Melber is located in the United States
Melber
Melber
Coordinates: 36°56′47″N 88°43′31″W / 36.94639°N 88.72528°W / 36.94639; -88.72528
Country United States
State Kentucky
CountyGraves
Elevation
114 m (374 ft)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total787
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
42069
Area code(s)270 & 364
GNIS feature ID498042
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Melber, Kentucky

Andy Melber, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[2]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Feature Detail Report for: Melber, Kentucky." USGS. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Melber, Kentucky Retrieved May 11, 2011.
  2. ^ History and Families, McCracken County, Kentucky, 1824-1989. Turner Publishing Company. 1989. p. 173. ISBN 978-0-938021-36-0.
  3. ^ Rockabilly Hall of Fame: Ray Smith
  4. ^ History and Families, McCracken County, Kentucky, 1824-1989. Turner Publishing Company. 1989. p. 173. ISBN 978-0-938021-36-0.