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Cruise, Kentucky
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 Cruise, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Cruise, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Laurel |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 511664 |
Cruise is a small place in Laurel County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
About Cruise, Kentucky
Cruise is located in the eastern part of Kentucky. It sits at an elevation of about 1,240 feet (378 meters) above sea level. This community is a quiet area within Laurel County.
History of Cruise
The community of Cruise was named after an early settler. This person was also an entrepreneur, meaning they started and ran businesses.
A post office was opened in Cruise in 1899. The first person in charge of this post office was Welcom Mullins. A post office is where mail is sent and received.
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