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Foraker, Kentucky
Foraker, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Foraker, Kentucky
Foraker, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Foraker, Kentucky is located in the United States
Foraker, Kentucky
Foraker, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Magoffin
Elevation
892 ft (272 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 508021

Foraker is a small, quiet place in Magoffin County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government.

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Foraker is a community located in the beautiful state of Kentucky. It's a place where people live, but it doesn't have a mayor or a city council like larger towns do.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

Imagine a small neighborhood or a group of homes that isn't officially part of a city or town. That's what an unincorporated community is! These places are usually governed by the county they are in, rather than having their own separate government. Foraker is one such community in Magoffin County.

Where is Foraker Located?

Foraker is found in the eastern part of Kentucky. It sits along a road called Kentucky Route 30. If you travel south from Salyersville, which is the main town and county seat of Magoffin County, you would reach Foraker.

The land around Foraker is about 892 feet (or 272 meters) above sea level. This elevation means it's higher than some other places, but it's not a mountain community.

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