Rineyville, Kentucky facts for kids
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Rineyville, Kentucky
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 Rineyville, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Rineyville, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hardin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.60 sq mi (11.91 km2) |
| • Land | 4.57 sq mi (11.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,039 |
| • Density | 665.72/sq mi (257.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
40162
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| Area codes | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-65388 |
| GNIS feature ID | 501960 |
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Rineyville is a small community in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area with a name, but it doesn't have its own city government like a town or city would.
Rineyville is located about 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Elizabethtown. In 2020, about 3,039 people lived here. A railway line, the Paducah and Louisville Railway, runs through the community from north to south.
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How Rineyville is Governed
Since Rineyville is not a formal city, it doesn't have a mayor or city council. Instead, a local leader called a Magistrate helps represent the community. This Magistrate is chosen by people in the area and works with the Hardin County Fiscal Court. The Fiscal Court is like the main governing body for the whole county.
Local Services
For safety, the Kentucky State Police helps keep the community safe. They have a local office, called Post 4, in Elizabethtown. The Rineyville Fire Department is made up of over 30 volunteers. These brave people give their time to help protect the community from fires and other emergencies. The fire department started in 1979.
Neighboring Communities
Rineyville is surrounded by other communities. To the north, you'll find Vine Grove. To the northeast is Radcliff. If you head south, you'll reach Cecilia.
The Story Behind the Name
Rineyville got its name from an important person in its history: Zachariah Riney. He was a resident of the area long ago. What makes him special? Zachariah Riney was the very first school teacher of a young boy who would later become one of America's most famous presidents, Abraham Lincoln.
Population Facts
The number of people living in Rineyville is counted every ten years by the United States Census.
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| 2020 | 3,039 | — | |
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