Moon, Kentucky facts for kids
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Moon, Kentucky
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 Moon, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Moon, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Morgan |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41457
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| GNIS feature ID | 508633 |
Moon is a small place in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Moon is located along Kentucky Route 172. This road is northeast of West Liberty, Kentucky. West Liberty is an important town because it is the county seat of Morgan County. A county seat is like the main town where the county government offices are located.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Moon is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own city government. This means it doesn't have a mayor or a city council. Services like roads and police are usually managed by the county government.
History of Moon's Post Office
Moon once had its own post office. This post office first opened its doors in 1905. It served the community for many years. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1993.
