Little Garner, Kentucky facts for kids
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Little Garner, Kentucky
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 Little Garner, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Little Garner, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Boyd |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2088730 |
Little Garner is a small place in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own official town government like a city or a village. Instead, the county government helps manage things for the people living there.
Where is Little Garner Located?
Little Garner is found in the eastern part of Kentucky. It's located right where two roads, Kentucky Route 5 and Kentucky Route 3293, meet. This spot is about 6.25 miles (or 10.06 kilometers) west-southwest of a larger city called Ashland. The area is about 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
You might be wondering what an "unincorporated community" really is!
- It's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or a city council.
- Instead, the larger county government (in this case, Boyd County) is in charge of services. These services can include things like police, fire protection, and maintaining roads.
- Many unincorporated communities are smaller and might be in more rural areas. Even without a city government, people still form a community, live in homes, and often have local businesses.
About Boyd County, Kentucky
Little Garner is part of Boyd County. Boyd County is located in the northeastern corner of Kentucky. It sits along the Ohio River, which forms the border with Ohio and West Virginia. The county is named after a man named Linn Boyd, who was a politician from Kentucky.
