Joseph Lafayette Rhinock (January 4, 1863 – September 20, 1926) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, businessman and mayor.

Initially, Rhinock entered the oil refinery industry, and served as president of the Covington Public Library Board two terms.

Rhinock later became actively interested in horse racing and racetrack corporations.

Rhinock died at his home in the Bonnie Crest neighborhood of New Rochelle in Westchester County, New York, on September 20, 1926, aged 63.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress