Akersville is an unincorporated community located in southwestern Monroe County in south central Kentucky.
History The name of this community may have been originated from the name of a local merchant. The post office, which was originally named Slowgo, operated from 1882 until 1956; its current name was adopted in 1885.
Geography The community is located about west-southwest of Tompkinsville, the Monroe County seat. It Is located along Kentucky Route 87 (Akersville Road), which connects the area to Lafayette, Tennessee to the southwest and Fountain Run to the north.
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