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Dobbins, Kentucky
Dobbins, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Dobbins, Kentucky
Dobbins, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Dobbins, Kentucky is located in the United States
Dobbins, Kentucky
Dobbins, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Elliott
Elevation
676 ft (206 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 507859

Dobbins is a small place in Elliott County, Kentucky, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city.

Dobbins once had its own post office. However, that post office is now closed. This means people living in Dobbins get their mail from a nearby town.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live together. It's not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county.

How They Are Governed

  • People in unincorporated communities don't elect their own mayor or city council.
  • The county government is in charge of services like roads and police.
  • This is different from a city, which has its own rules and leaders.

Why Some Places Are Unincorporated

Many small communities start without forming a city. They might not have enough people to become a city. Or, they might prefer to be governed by the county.

Where is Dobbins Located?

Dobbins is found in Elliott County, Kentucky. This county is in the eastern part of Kentucky. The area is known for its hills and natural beauty.

Elevation of Dobbins

Dobbins is located at an elevation of about 676 feet above sea level. This means it's fairly high up compared to places at sea level.

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