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Gage is a small, unincorporated community located in Ballard County, in the state of Kentucky, United States. Being "unincorporated" means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, the county government helps manage things for Gage.

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Gage is located in Kentucky
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Location in Kentucky
Gage is located in the United States
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Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Ballard
Elevation
476 ft (145 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CST)
GNIS feature ID 492648

Exploring Gage, Kentucky

Gage is a small community found in the United States. It is located in the state of Kentucky. Specifically, you can find it within Ballard County.

What Does "Unincorporated" Mean?

When a place is called an "unincorporated community," it means it does not have its own separate city government. It is not officially a city or town. Instead, the county government handles services and rules for the area. This is different from a city, which has its own mayor and city council.

Where is Gage Located?

Gage is situated in the western part of Kentucky. It is near the Mississippi River. The community's elevation is about 476 feet above sea level. This tells us how high it is compared to the ocean. Gage uses the Central Time Zone. This is the time zone for many places in the middle of the United States.

Quick Facts About Gage

  • Location: Ballard County, Kentucky, USA
  • Type: Unincorporated community
  • Elevation: 476 feet (about 145 meters)
  • Time Zone: Central Time Zone (CST)
  • GNIS Feature ID: 492648 (This is a special number used to identify geographic places in the U.S.)
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