Bell City, Kentucky facts for kids
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Bell City, Kentucky
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 Bell City, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Bell City, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| County | Graves |
| Elevation | 133 m (436 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
42040
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| GNIS feature ID | 507487 |
Bell City is a small place located in the state of Kentucky, in the United States. It is found within Graves County.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
Bell City is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own separate local government.
How it Works
Instead of having its own mayor or town council, an unincorporated community is usually managed by the larger county government. This means services like roads and public safety are handled by Graves County for Bell City.
Where is Bell City Located?
Bell City is in the western part of Kentucky. It's in Graves County, which is in the southwestern corner of the state.
Finding Bell City
You can find Bell City on a map using its special geographic coordinates: 36 degrees, 32 minutes, 15 seconds North and 88 degrees, 30 minutes, 2 seconds West. Its ZIP Code is 42040. The land here is about 436 feet (133 meters) above sea level.
