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Irad, Kentucky
Irad, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Irad, Kentucky
Irad, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Irad, Kentucky is located in the United States
Irad, Kentucky
Irad, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Lawrence
Elevation
623 ft (190 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 508316

Irad is a small place in Lawrence County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger county area.

What is Irad, Kentucky?

Irad is a community located in the eastern part of Kentucky. It is found within Lawrence County. The community is not officially a city or town. This means it doesn't have a mayor or a city council.

Unincorporated Community Explained

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses. It is not set up as its own city or town. People living in Irad get their services from Lawrence County. This includes things like roads and public safety.

Location and Geography

Irad is in the Eastern Time Zone. This is the same time zone as many big cities on the East Coast. Its elevation is about 623 feet above sea level. This means it is not very high up.

Where is Lawrence County?

Lawrence County is in the eastern part of Kentucky. It is close to the border with West Virginia. The county is known for its natural beauty. It has hills and forests.

Past and Present

Irad once had its own post office. However, this post office is now closed. This often happens in smaller communities. When a post office closes, people usually go to a nearby town for mail services.

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