Providence, Simpson County, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Providence
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 Providence
Location in Kentucky
Providence
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Simpson |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 501366 |
Providence is a small community in Simpson County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it's governed by the county, not by its own local leaders.
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Discovering Providence, Kentucky
Providence is a quiet place located in the beautiful state of Kentucky. It's a part of the larger Simpson County.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
You might be wondering what an "unincorporated community" is. It's a group of homes and businesses that are not officially organized as a city or town. They don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of services like roads and public safety. Providence is one such community.
Where is Providence Located?
Providence is situated in the southwestern part of Simpson County. You can find it along two roads, Route 383 and Route 591. It's southwest of a bigger city called Franklin. Franklin is important because it's the main town, or county seat, for all of Simpson County.
Schools and Community Life
If you live in Providence, you would likely go to public schools in Simpson County. These schools are managed by the Simpson County School District. The closest schools for students in Providence are located in the city of Franklin. This means kids from Providence often travel to Franklin for their education and other activities.
Providence's Landscape
The land where Providence is located is about 735 feet (which is about 224 meters) above sea level. This elevation gives you an idea of how high up the community is compared to the ocean.
