Petroleum, Kentucky facts for kids
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Petroleum, Kentucky
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 Petroleum, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Allen |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 500484 |
Petroleum is a small place located in Allen County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially part of a city or town. This means it does not have its own local government, like a mayor or a city council. Instead, the area is managed by the larger county government.
How is it Different from a City?
Cities and towns have their own rules and services, like their own police department or fire department. They also collect taxes to pay for these services. An unincorporated community relies on the county for these things. People living in Petroleum get their services from Allen County.
Where is Petroleum Located?
Petroleum is in the state of Kentucky. Kentucky is in the southeastern part of the United States. Allen County is in the southern part of Kentucky, close to the border with Tennessee. The community's name, "Petroleum," might make you think of oil, but it's a quiet, rural area.
