Baldwin, Kentucky facts for kids
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Baldwin, Kentucky
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 Baldwin, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Baldwin, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Madison |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 486282 |
Baldwin is a small place in Kentucky, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is not a separate city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger area called a county.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes and sometimes businesses. These places do not have their own mayor or city council. Instead, the local government for Baldwin is Madison County. The county government helps with things like roads, schools, and police services for everyone in the county, including Baldwin.
Where is Baldwin Located?
Baldwin is found in Madison County, Kentucky. It is located at the western end of a road called Kentucky Route 1985. This road helps people travel to and from the community.
Baldwin's Post Office
At one time, Baldwin had its own post office. However, this post office is now closed. This means residents in Baldwin get their mail from a nearby post office in another community within Madison County.
