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Jinks, Kentucky
Jinks, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Jinks, Kentucky
Jinks, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Jinks, Kentucky is located in the United States
Jinks, Kentucky
Jinks, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Estill
Elevation
676 ft (206 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 513014

Jinks is a small place in Estill County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or a city council. Instead, it is managed by the larger county government.

About Jinks

Jinks is located in the eastern part of Kentucky. It sits at an elevation of 676 feet (about 206 meters) above sea level. While it once had its own post office, that office is now closed. Places like Jinks are often small towns or settlements that have grown over time but have not officially become a city or town with their own local rules.

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