Kettle, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kettle
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 Kettle
Location in Kentucky
Kettle
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Cumberland |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 508385 |
Kettle is a small, unincorporated community located in Cumberland County, Kentucky, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.
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Discovering Kettle's Location
Kettle is found in the southern part of Kentucky. It sits along Route 61, which is an important road in the area.
Where is Kettle on the Map?
This community is located south of Burkesville. Burkesville is the main town and the county seat for Cumberland County. This means Burkesville is where the county's government offices are.
How High is Kettle?
Kettle is situated at an elevation of 984 feet (about 300 meters) above sea level. This measurement tells us how high the land is compared to the ocean.
The Story Behind Kettle's Name
The name "Kettle" comes from a nearby creek. It's common for communities to be named after local natural features like rivers, mountains, or creeks.
