Dogwood, Casey County, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dogwood
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 Dogwood
Location in Kentucky
Dogwood
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Casey |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2568366 |
Dogwood was a small place in Casey County, Kentucky, United States. It was known as an unincorporated community. This means it did not have its own local government, like a city or town would.
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What Was an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own official local government. This means it's not officially a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county government. For Dogwood, this was Casey County.
How Unincorporated Communities Work
Imagine a neighborhood that isn't part of any city. That's similar to an unincorporated community. The people living there still get services like roads and police. These services are provided by the county government. This is different from a city, which has its own mayor and city council.
Where Was Dogwood Located?
Dogwood was located in the state of Kentucky. Kentucky is in the southeastern part of the United States. Specifically, Dogwood was found within Casey County.
Geographic Details of Dogwood
The area where Dogwood was located is part of the central United States. Its elevation was about 1,280 feet (390 meters) above sea level. This means it was quite a bit higher than sea level. The coordinates for Dogwood were 37 degrees, 25 minutes, 49 seconds North and 84 degrees, 56 minutes, 48 seconds West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
