Nugym, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nugym
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 Nugym
Location in Kentucky
Nugym
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bell |
| Elevation | 1,430 ft (440 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2710834 |
Nugym was a small place in Bell County, Kentucky, in the United States. It was known as an unincorporated community. This means it didn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it was part of the larger county government.
Discovering Nugym
Nugym was located in the eastern part of Kentucky. It was nestled in the mountains of Bell County. The area is known for its beautiful natural scenery. Nugym was about 1,430 feet (436 meters) above sea level. This is like being on top of a very tall building!
Location and Time
You can find Nugym's exact spot on a map using its coordinates: 36 degrees, 52 minutes, 59 seconds North and 83 degrees, 36 minutes, 39 seconds West. The community was in the Eastern Time Zone. This is the same time zone as cities like New York.
A Coal Town History
Nugym was also known as a coal town. This means it was likely a community that grew because of coal mining in the area. Many towns in Kentucky were built around the coal industry. Coal mining was a very important job in this region for a long time.
