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Persimmon, Kentucky
Persimmon, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Persimmon, Kentucky
Persimmon, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Persimmon, Kentucky is located in the United States
Persimmon, Kentucky
Persimmon, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Monroe
Elevation
1,099 ft (335 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID 508806

Persimmon is a small place located in Monroe County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and buildings that is not officially part of a city or town. Sometimes, people also called this community Persimon.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government. This means it doesn't have a mayor or a city council like a regular city or town. Instead, the larger county government manages services for the people living there.

How it Works

  • For Persimmon, the government of Monroe County is in charge.
  • They help with things like roads, public safety, and other services.
  • It's different from a city, which has its own rules and leaders just for that city.
  • Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated.

Where is Persimmon Located?

Persimmon is found in the state of Kentucky. Kentucky is a state in the southeastern part of the United States. Specifically, Persimmon is in Monroe County, which is one of the many counties within Kentucky.

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