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Roark, Kentucky
U.S. Post Office in Roark
U.S. Post Office in Roark
Roark, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Roark, Kentucky
Roark, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Roark, Kentucky is located in the United States
Roark, Kentucky
Roark, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Leslie
Elevation
1,043 ft (318 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (CDT)
ZIP codes
40979
GNIS feature ID 514994

Roark is a small place in Leslie County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a mayor or a city council. Instead, the county government helps manage things for them.

Discovering Roark, Kentucky

Roark is a quiet spot nestled in the beautiful state of Kentucky. It's a place where people live and go to school, even though it's not a big city or town.

Schools in Roark

Even without its own city government, Roark is home to several schools that help kids learn and grow. These include:

  • Redbird Christian
  • Leslie
  • Stinnet Elementary
  • Mountain View Elementary

These schools are important places for the children and families living in and around Roark.

Famous People from Roark

Roark might be small, but it has a special connection to music history! It is the birthplace of the Osborne Brothers. They were a very famous bluegrass music duo.

The Osborne Brothers were known for their unique sound and for helping to make bluegrass music popular. They played instruments like the banjo and mandolin, and sang together. Their music is still enjoyed by many people today.

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