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Dry Hole
Dry Hole is located in Kentucky
Dry Hole
Dry Hole
Location in Kentucky
Dry Hole is located in the United States
Dry Hole
Dry Hole
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Pulaski
Elevation
955 ft (291 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 2725854

Dry Hole was once an unincorporated community located in Pulaski County, Kentucky, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live that isn't officially part of a city or town. It doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county government.

What is Dry Hole?

Dry Hole was a small place in Kentucky. It was known as an unincorporated community. This means it didn't have its own city government. Instead, it was part of Pulaski County. The county government looked after its services.

Where was Dry Hole located?

Dry Hole was found in the state of Kentucky. Kentucky is in the southeastern part of the United States. Specifically, it was in Pulaski County. This county is known for its beautiful natural areas.

Geographical details

The community of Dry Hole was located at specific coordinates. These are 37 degrees, 11 minutes, 51 seconds North latitude. And 84 degrees, 29 minutes, 19 seconds West longitude. It was about 955 feet above sea level. This elevation means it was nearly 1,000 feet higher than the ocean.

Life in an Unincorporated Community

Living in an unincorporated community can be different from living in a city. Residents often rely on county services. These services include things like roads and emergency help. They do not have their own local police or fire departments.

How communities change

Many small communities change over time. Some grow into towns or cities. Others might become less populated. Dry Hole is an example of a community that existed in the past. Its history is now part of Pulaski County's story.

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