Ennis, Kentucky facts for kids
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Ennis, Kentucky
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 Ennis, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Ennis, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 507942 |
Ennis is a small place in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local city government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's managed by the county government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of an official city or town. They are usually governed by the larger county they are in. For example, Ennis is governed by Muhlenberg County.
This setup is common in many parts of the United States. People living in these areas still get services like police and fire protection. These services are provided by the county.
Where is Ennis Located?
Ennis is found in the western part of Kentucky. It is part of Muhlenberg County. The area is about 456 feet (139 meters) above sea level. This elevation tells us how high the land is compared to the ocean.
The community is in the Central Time Zone. This means that during standard time, it is six hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-6). During Daylight Saving Time, it shifts to UTC-5.
