McAfee, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
McAfee
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 McAfee
Location in Kentucky
McAfee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Mercer |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 497759 |
McAfee is a small place located in Mercer County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is managed by the larger county government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it's not officially a city or town. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, services like roads, police, and fire protection are usually provided by the county government.
McAfee's Past Names
McAfee has also been known by another name in the past. It was once called Chaplin. It's common for places to have different names throughout history.
Post Office Information
At one point, McAfee had its own post office. However, that post office is now closed. This means residents in McAfee receive their mail through a nearby post office.
