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Redbird
Redbird is located in Kentucky
Redbird
Redbird
Location in Kentucky
Redbird is located in the United States
Redbird
Redbird
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Whitley
Elevation
915 ft (279 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EST)
GNIS feature ID 514874

Redbird is a small, unincorporated community located in Whitley County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live without a formal local government like a city or town.

What is Redbird?

Redbird is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and possibly businesses that are not officially part of a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the larger county it's located in.

Where is Redbird Located?

Redbird is found in the southeastern part of Kentucky. It is specifically located within Whitley County. This county is known for its beautiful natural areas and is close to the Appalachian Mountains.

Life in an Unincorporated Community

In an unincorporated community like Redbird, services like roads, police, and fire departments are usually provided by the county government. Residents still pay taxes, but those taxes go to the county instead of a local city hall. This setup is common in many rural areas across the United States.

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