Essie, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Essie, Kentucky
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 Essie, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Essie, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Leslie |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
| ZIP codes |
40827
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| GNIS feature ID | 512086 |
Essie is a small, quiet place in Leslie County, Kentucky, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people that don't have their own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
What's in a Name?
How Essie Got Its Name
The community of Essie got its name from a special person! In 1924, a post office was opened there. A man named James Bowling started the post office. He decided to name the community after his daughter, Essie. So, Essie is named after a real person!
Where is Essie?
Essie is located in the eastern part of Kentucky. It's in Leslie County, which is known for its beautiful hills and forests. The community sits at an elevation of about 1,434 feet (437 meters) above sea level. This means it's pretty high up in the mountains!
