Partridge, Kentucky facts for kids
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Partridge, Kentucky
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Partridge post office
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 Partridge, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Partridge, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Letcher |
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
| ZIP codes |
40862
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| GNIS feature ID | 508781 |
Partridge is a small place in Letcher County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
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Where is Partridge?
Partridge is located in the beautiful state of Kentucky. It sits about 8.6 miles (which is about 13.9 kilometers) southwest of a larger town called Whitesburg. The area is known for its lovely landscapes and quiet community life.
The History of Partridge's Post Office
A very important part of any community is its post office, and Partridge has a long history with its own. The first post office in Partridge was set up way back in 1869. That's over 150 years ago!
Later, in 1923, the post office moved to a new spot. Even today, the Partridge Post Office is still open and serving the community. It uses the ZIP code 40862 for all its mail.
