Needmore, Boyle County, Kentucky facts for kids
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Needmore, Kentucky
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 Needmore, Boyle County, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Boyle |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 859 |
| GNIS feature ID | 499220 |
Needmore is a small place in Boyle County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's governed by the county it's in, which is Boyle County.
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Where is Needmore, Kentucky?
Needmore is found in the central part of the state of Kentucky. It's located along a main road called U.S. Route 150. This road helps people travel through the area.
Needmore's Location Details
Needmore is about 5.8 miles (which is about 9.3 kilometers) west of a larger city named Danville. Danville is the county seat of Boyle County, meaning it's where the main government offices for the county are located.
Elevation and Coordinates
The land where Needmore is located sits at an elevation of 938 feet (about 286 meters) above sea level. Its exact spot on a map can be found using coordinates: 37 degrees, 39 minutes, 6 seconds North latitude, and 84 degrees, 52 minutes, 40 seconds West longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its location anywhere in the world.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Needmore 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 managed by the county government.
How Communities Are Governed
In the United States, places can be organized in different ways. Some are incorporated, meaning they have their own local government and rules. Others, like Needmore, are unincorporated and rely on the county for most public services.
Time Zone and Area Code
Needmore is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means during most of the year, it follows Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). During daylight saving time, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is 4 hours behind UTC (UTC-4). The phone area code for Needmore and the surrounding region is 859.
