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Carson, Kentucky
Carson, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Carson, Kentucky
Carson, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Carson, Kentucky is located in the United States
Carson, Kentucky
Carson, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Gallatin
Elevation
541 ft (165 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CST)
GNIS feature ID 507660

Carson is a small place located in Gallatin County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's part of the larger county government.

Carson was also once known by another name: Bramelette.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it's not officially a city or town. It doesn't have its own separate government.

How They Are Governed

Instead, the larger county government takes care of services for these communities. This includes things like roads, police, and fire protection.

Why Some Places Are Unincorporated

Many communities stay unincorporated because they are small. They might not have enough people to form their own city government. Sometimes, residents prefer to be governed by the county.

Carson's Location

Carson is found in Gallatin County. This county is in the northern part of the state of Kentucky. Kentucky is a state in the southeastern United States.

Gallatin County

Gallatin County is known for its beautiful natural areas. It sits along the Ohio River, which forms part of Kentucky's northern border.

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