Ezel, Kentucky facts for kids
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Ezel, Kentucky
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 Ezel, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Ezel, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Morgan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 209 |
| • Density | 236.16/sq mi (91.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41425
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| FIPS code | 21-25876 |
| GNIS feature ID | 512105 |
Ezel (also spelled Ecell or Ezell) is a small community in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), a special area defined for counting people.
As of the 2020 census, 209 people lived in Ezel. The community has a small post office with the ZIP code 41425.
Ezel's Story: A Look Back
Ezel was officially started in 1882. Its name, "Ezel," comes from a rock mentioned in the Bible. Eli Pieratt, who was the first postmaster, chose this name when the post office opened in 1875.
Today, Ezel is home to Ezel Elementary School. It also has the Blackwater Volunteer Fire Department, which helps keep the community safe.
Where is Ezel Located?
Ezel is found along U.S. Route 460. It is about 14 miles (23 km) west of West Liberty. West Liberty is the main town and county seat of Morgan County.
If you travel another 12 miles (19 km) west on US 460, you will reach Frenchburg. Ezel sits at an elevation of about 945 feet (288 meters) above sea level.
Ezel's Land and Water
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Ezel area covers about 0.89 square miles (2.30 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.004 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Blackwater Creek flows along the southeastern edge of the community. This creek eventually leads northeast to the Licking River, near a place called Kellacey.
Who Lives in Ezel?
The number of people living in Ezel has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from recent censuses:
- In 2010, the population was 235 people.
- In 2020, the population was 209 people.
This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
