Wax, Kentucky


Wax is an unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States.

History

The community took its name from beeswax sold at a local general store.

Geography

Wax is located along Kentucky Route 88 near its junction with KY 479 in southeastern Grayson County. It is one of at least ten communities near to Nolin Lake, part of which forms Grayson County's southeastern boundary with Hart County. KY 88 leads east to Munfordville and northwest to the Leitchfield/Clarkson area.

Post office

The Wax Post Office operated from its 1891 opening until it closed in September 1994.