Pauley, Kentucky facts for kids
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Pauley
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 Pauley
Location in Kentucky
Pauley
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 500273 |
Pauley is a small place in Pike County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and was once a coal town. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town would. Pauley was also sometimes called Panley. Its post office is no longer open.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own separate local government. This means it is not officially a city or a town. Instead, it is usually managed by the larger county government.
How Unincorporated Communities Work
- People living in an unincorporated community still get services.
- These services, like police or fire protection, come from the county.
- They do not have their own mayor or town council.
- Decisions for the area are made by county officials.
Pauley as a Coal Town
Pauley was once a "coal town." This means its main reason for existing was the coal mining industry. Many people who lived in Pauley likely worked in the coal mines nearby.
Life in a Coal Town
- Coal towns often grew quickly around a mine.
- The mine usually provided jobs for most people.
- Houses and shops were built to support the miners.
- When coal mining changed, many coal towns also changed.
- Some towns became smaller or were even abandoned.
Location of Pauley
Pauley is located in Pike County, which is in the eastern part of Kentucky. Kentucky is a state in the southeastern United States.
Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County is the largest county in Kentucky by land area. It is known for its beautiful mountains and its history of coal mining.
History and Name
Pauley was also known by another name, Panley. It is common for small communities to have different names over time. The fact that its post office is now closed shows how communities can change.
