Grider, Kentucky facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Cumberland |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 493373 |
Grider is a small place in Cumberland County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Grider is located along Kentucky Route 90. You can find it west of Burkesville, which is the main town and county seat for Cumberland County. The land in Grider is about 617 feet (or 188 meters) above sea level.
Where is Grider Located?
Grider is in the southern part of the state of Kentucky. It's part of Cumberland County. This county is in the south-central area of Kentucky, close to the border with Tennessee.
Getting to Grider
The main road that goes through Grider is Kentucky Route 90. This road helps people travel to and from the community. It connects Grider to nearby places like Burkesville.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Grider is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official city government. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county government. This is different from a city or town, which has its own mayor and city council.
