Rush, Kentucky facts for kids
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Rush, Kentucky
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 Rush, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Rush, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Boyd and Carter |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,755 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41168
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| GNIS feature ID | 502475 |
Rush is a small place in Kentucky, USA. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger Boyd and Carter counties.
Rush is also part of a bigger area called the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area. This is a group of cities and towns that are close together. It's a bit like a large neighborhood spread across different places.
You can find Rush along two important roads: US 60 and close to I-64. People aren't sure why this community was named Rush. It's a bit of a mystery!
Learning in Rush
Rush has schools that help kids learn and grow. These schools are part of the public education system in Kentucky.
High School Options
- Ramey-Estep High School is located in Boyd County. It helps students get ready for their future.
Elementary School Options
- Star Elementary is in Carter County. It's part of the Carter County Public Schools system. This school helps younger students start their learning journey.
Local School Districts
- The schools in Rush are part of the larger Boyd County Public Schools and Carter County Public Schools districts. These districts manage the schools in their areas.
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