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Catnip
Catnip is located in Kentucky
Catnip
Catnip
Location in Kentucky
Catnip is located in the United States
Catnip
Catnip
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Jessamine
Elevation
938 ft (286 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 516986

Catnip is a small place in Jessamine County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a named area that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county government.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that share a name. However, they don't have their own mayor or city council. They also don't have their own local laws.

Instead, the county government handles services for these areas. This can include things like roads, police, and fire protection. Many small places around the world are unincorporated.

Where is Catnip Located?

Catnip is found in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Kentucky is a state in the southeastern part of the United States. Jessamine County is known for its beautiful countryside.

The area is located at an elevation of 938 feet above sea level. This means it's nearly a thousand feet higher than the ocean.

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