Bethelridge, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bethelridge
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 Bethelridge
Location in Kentucky
Bethelridge
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Casey |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
| ZIP codes |
42516
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| GNIS feature ID | 507499 |
Bethelridge is a small place in southeastern Casey County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Bethelridge doesn't have its own mayor or town council. The county government handles things like roads, police, and other services for these areas. People living there still follow the rules of the county and state.
A Look at Bethelridge's History
Bethelridge had its own post office for many years. The post office first opened on May 14, 1890. It helped people send and receive mail in the area. Having a post office was very important for communities back then. It was a central spot for communication. The post office served the community for over a century. It finally closed its doors in November 2011.
