Gadberry, Kentucky facts for kids
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Gadberry
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 Gadberry
Location in Kentucky
Gadberry
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Adair |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 508057 |
Gadberry is a small place in Adair County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and people living together. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger Adair County. Gadberry is located about 951 feet (290 meters) above sea level.
History of Gadberry
Gadberry was named after an early settler in the area. His name was James Gadberry. It was common for new communities to be named after important people who helped found them.
A post office used to operate in Gadberry. It served the community from 1884 until 1958. Post offices were very important for sending and receiving mail. They connected people to the outside world before the internet and phones were common.
