Eastern, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eastern, Kentucky
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 Eastern, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Eastern, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Floyd |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41622
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 491508 |
Eastern is a small place in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Eastern is known for its schools and friendly community feel.
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Learning in Eastern
Eastern is a great place for students. It has several schools that are part of the Floyd County Schools system. These schools help kids learn and grow from elementary to high school.
Local Schools
You'll find a few important schools right here in Eastern:
- James A. Duff Elementary School
- Allen Central Middle School
- Allen Central High School
New High School Coming Soon
A brand new school, Floyd Central High School, is almost finished in Eastern. It's set to open in the fall of 2017. This new school will bring together students from Allen Central High and South Floyd High School. Once it opens, the old Allen Central High building will change. It will become a special center for learning job skills. This is called a technical education hub.
Community Library
Eastern also has a public library. It's a branch of the Floyd County Public Library. Libraries are awesome places to find books, do homework, and learn new things.
Famous People from Eastern
Even small communities can have famous people!
- Sportscaster Kenny Rice grew up in Eastern. He is well-known across the country for reporting on horse racing.
