Lot, Kentucky facts for kids
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Lot
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Location in Kentucky
Lot
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Whitley |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 513645 |
Lot is a small place in Whitley County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Lot doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Instead, it is governed by the larger county it's located in. For Lot, that's Whitley County. People living in these areas still get services like police and fire protection from the county.
The History of Lot
The community of Lot was not always called by this name. It was originally known as Boston. The name was changed to Lot in honor of its founder. A man named James "Boss" Faulkner started the community. The name "Lot" comes from his nickname, "Boss."
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