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Reed, Kentucky
Reed, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Reed, Kentucky
Reed, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Reed, Kentucky is located in the United States
Reed, Kentucky
Reed, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Henderson
Elevation
377 ft (115 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CST)
ZIP codes
42451
GNIS feature ID 501690

Reed is a small, unincorporated community located in Henderson County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is a quiet place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town would.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it's not officially organized as a city or town. This means it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the area is usually governed by the county it's in. For Reed, that's Henderson County.

Where is Reed Located?

Reed is found in the state of Kentucky, which is in the southeastern part of the United States. More specifically, it's in Henderson County. This county is in the western part of Kentucky, close to the Ohio River.

Quick Facts About Reed

  • Reed is located at an elevation of about 377 feet (115 meters) above sea level.
  • The ZIP code for Reed is 42451. This code helps the postal service deliver mail to the area.
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