Nerinx, Kentucky

Nerinx is an unincorporated community within Marion County, Kentucky, United States.

CountryUnited States

Elevation

705 ft (215 m)

Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))

ZIP codes

40049

Quick facts Country, State ...

Nerinx, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Nerinx Show map of Kentucky Nerinx Show map of the United States
Coordinates: 37°39′51″N 85°23′58″W
Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Marion
Elevation	705 ft (215 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	40049
GNIS feature ID	508688[1]

Close

Nerinx was founded in the early 19th century by Father Stephen Theodore Badin. Nerinx is the home of the convent and Motherhouse of the Sisters of Loretto.

The Sisters moved to the site around 1820. The town was renamed Nerinckx for Fr. Charles Nerinckx, the founder of the order. The Nerinx post office opened in 1899. The shortened spelling is now generally used.^[2]