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Conkling
Conkling is located in Kentucky
Conkling
Conkling
Location in Kentucky
Conkling is located in the United States
Conkling
Conkling
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Owsley
Elevation
738 ft (225 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 511500

Conkling is a small, quiet place in Owsley County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town does.

What is Conkling?

Conkling is a community where people live, but it's not officially organized as a city. Instead, it's part of the larger Owsley County. The county government takes care of services for Conkling, like roads and public safety.

Location in Kentucky

Conkling is found in the eastern part of Kentucky. Kentucky is a state in the southeastern United States. Owsley County is known for its beautiful natural areas and rural landscapes.

The Post Office

For many years, Conkling had its own post office. This was a central place for people to send and receive mail. However, the post office in Conkling closed its doors in December 1972. This means that people living in Conkling now get their mail from a nearby town or community.

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