title: Cordell, Kentucky
text: # Cordell, Kentucky
  
  Cordell is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Kentucky, in the United States.
  
  ## History
  
  A post office was established at Cordell in 1898, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1975. The community was named in honor of the Cordell family of settlers.
  
  ## Notable people
  
  Country singer Ricky Skaggs was born in Cordell.
  
  