Onion Point, Kentucky facts for kids
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Onion Point
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Wayne |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2568860 |
Onion Point is a small place in Wayne County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a city or town. It doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's governed by the county it's in, which is Wayne County.
Where is Onion Point?
Onion Point is located in the state of Kentucky, which is in the southeastern part of the United States. Specifically, it's found within Wayne County. This county is known for its beautiful landscapes and connection to the Appalachian Mountains.
Location Details
The exact spot of Onion Point on a map can be found using its geographic coordinates. These are like a unique address for any place on Earth. Onion Point is located at 36 degrees, 57 minutes, 20 seconds North latitude and 84 degrees, 52 minutes, 18 seconds West longitude.
It sits at an elevation of about 748 feet (which is about 228 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the ocean.
Time Zone
Onion Point is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means that during most of the year, its time is 5 hours behind UTC (written as UTC-5). When Daylight Saving Time is in effect, the time shifts to UTC-4.
