Briarfield, Kentucky facts for kids
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Briarfield
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 Briarfield
Location in Kentucky
Briarfield
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | McLean |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2743110 |
Briarfield was a small place in McLean County, Kentucky, United States. It was known as an unincorporated community. This means it was a group of homes or buildings that didn't have its own local government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place that is not part of any official city or town. It does not have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it is usually governed by the county it is in. For Briarfield, this would have been McLean County.
How Unincorporated Communities Work
- People living there still follow laws set by the county or state.
- Services like roads and police are often provided by the county.
- These communities might have a name and a sense of identity.
- However, they don't have the same local services as a city.
Where Was Briarfield Located?
Briarfield was found in McLean County, which is in the state of Kentucky. Kentucky is a state in the southeastern part of the United States. McLean County is known for its beautiful countryside.
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