Low Gap, Kentucky facts for kids
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Low Gap, Kentucky
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 Low Gap, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Low Gap, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Johnson |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41238
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| GNIS feature ID | 2096913 |
Low Gap is a small place in Johnson County, Kentucky, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county, and the county government handles services like roads and public safety.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Low Gap is a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own separate local government. They don't have a mayor or a city council just for Low Gap. Instead, the people living there are governed by the rules and services of Johnson County. This is common in many parts of the United States.
Where is Low Gap Located?
Low Gap is found in the eastern part of Kentucky. Kentucky is a state in the southeastern United States. Johnson County is in the eastern region of Kentucky. The exact location of Low Gap can be described using geographic coordinates: 37 degrees, 51 minutes, 7 seconds North latitude and 82 degrees, 50 minutes, 0 seconds West longitude.
Quick Facts About Low Gap
- ZIP Code: The postal code for Low Gap is 41238. This helps mail get to the right place.
- Time Zone: Low Gap is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means during most of the year, it's on Eastern Standard Time (EST). In the warmer months, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to make better use of daylight.
