Grethel, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grethel, Kentucky
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 Grethel, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Grethel, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Floyd |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41631
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 493369 |
Grethel is a small, unincorporated community located in Floyd County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live without a formal city government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it's not officially a city or town. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually managed by the county it's in. For Grethel, that's Floyd County.
A Little Bit of History
Grethel got its name in a special way! A post office was opened there in 1921. The very first person to be in charge of that post office decided to name the community after his own daughter. That's how Grethel got its unique name!
Where is Grethel?
Grethel is found in the eastern part of Kentucky. It's located in Floyd County. The community sits at an elevation of about 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level. If you wanted to send a letter there, the ZIP code is 41631.
