Mariba, Kentucky facts for kids
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Mariba, Kentucky
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 Mariba, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Mariba, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Menifee |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 513788 |
Mariba is a small place in Menifee County, Kentucky, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it is governed by the county.
About Mariba
Mariba is found in the beautiful state of Kentucky. It is a quiet community located in Menifee County.
Where is Mariba?
You can find Mariba along two main roads: U.S. Route 460 and Kentucky Route 77. It is located southeast of Frenchburg. Frenchburg is the county seat of Menifee County. A county seat is like the main town where the county government offices are located.
Mariba is quite high up! Its elevation is about 1,175 feet (358 meters) above sea level. This community is also part of the larger Mount Sterling area. This area is known as a Micropolitan Statistical Area, which means it's a smaller city area with close ties to nearby communities.
What's in a Name?
The name "Mariba" has a special origin. It was named after a person called Mariba Osborne Taylor.
