Bush, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bush, Kentucky
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 Bush, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Bush, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Laurel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (370 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40741, 40744
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 511092 |
Bush is a small place in Laurel County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Discovering Bush, Kentucky
Bush is located in the eastern part of Laurel County. You can find it along Kentucky Route 80. It's about 12 miles (or 19 kilometers) east-southeast of a bigger town called London.
What's an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Bush is a place where people live and work. However, it doesn't have its own city hall or mayor. The services for the area, like roads and police, are usually managed by the county government. It's different from a city, which has its own local rules and leaders.
The Story of Bush's Post Office
For many years, Bush had its very own post office. This post office first opened a long time ago, on February 18, 1840. It was a central place for people to send and receive mail.
The post office served the community for over 170 years! It finally closed its doors on January 22, 2011. Even though the physical post office is gone, Bush still has its own ZIP code, which is 40724. A ZIP code helps the mail system know exactly where to deliver letters and packages.
