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Myra
Myra is located in Kentucky
Myra
Myra
Location in Kentucky
Myra is located in the United States
Myra
Myra
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Pike
Elevation
961 ft (293 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
41549
GNIS feature ID 508667

Myra is a small place located in Pike County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Where is Myra?

Myra is found in the eastern part of Kentucky. It sits within Pike County, which is the largest county in Kentucky by land area. The area around Myra is known for its beautiful Appalachian mountains.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Myra doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government, in this case, Pike County, provides services like roads and law enforcement. People living in Myra still have a strong sense of community.

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