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Mossy Bottom
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Mossy Bottom is located in Kentucky
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Location in Kentucky
Mossy Bottom is located in the United States
Mossy Bottom
Mossy Bottom
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Pike
Government
 • Type Commission
Elevation
656 ft (200 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EST)
ZIP codes
41501
GNIS feature ID 498674

Mossy Bottom is a small place located in Pike County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is actually part of a larger community called Coal Run Village.

Discovering Mossy Bottom

Mossy Bottom is a unique name for a community in eastern Kentucky. It is known for being part of Coal Run Village. This area is in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains.

Where is Mossy Bottom Located?

Mossy Bottom is found in the eastern part of Kentucky. It is specifically within Pike County. Pike County is the largest county in Kentucky by land area.

Geographic Details of Mossy Bottom

The elevation of Mossy Bottom is about 656 feet (200 meters) above sea level. This means it is located in a hilly or mountainous region. The exact coordinates are 37 degrees North latitude and 82 degrees West longitude.

Life in Mossy Bottom

As part of Coal Run Village, Mossy Bottom shares in the local government and services. The area is governed by a commission. This type of government helps manage the community.

Understanding the Government

The government of Coal Run Village, which includes Mossy Bottom, is a commission. A commission is a group of people chosen to manage the local area. They make decisions about things like roads, public safety, and other important services for the community.

Postal Information for Mossy Bottom

The ZIP code for Mossy Bottom is 41501. This code helps the postal service deliver mail to homes and businesses in the area.

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