Kitts, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kitts, Kentucky
|
|
|---|---|
 Kitts, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Kitts, Kentucky
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harlan |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 495824 |
Kitts is a small, quiet community located in Harlan County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Kitts was also once a busy coal town.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that is not part of an official city or town. Instead, it is usually governed by the larger county it is in. For Kitts, that means Harlan County handles things like roads and services. Many small communities in the United States are unincorporated.
The History of Coal Towns
Kitts is also known as a coal town. This means that its history and growth were closely tied to the coal mining industry. In the past, many communities in states like Kentucky grew up around coal mines. People moved there to work in the mines, and businesses opened to serve the miners and their families.
Life in a Coal Town
Life in a coal town could be very busy. Mines provided jobs, and the towns often had company stores, schools, and churches. When the coal industry changed or mines closed, many coal towns saw their populations shrink. Kitts' post office is now closed, which often happens in smaller communities that have changed over time.
