Turner Landing, Kentucky facts for kids
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Turner Landing
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 Turner Landing
Location in Kentucky
Turner Landing
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ballard |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 509247 |
Turner Landing is a small place in Ballard County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's governed by the county. The community got its name from a person named Oscar Turner.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that doesn't have its own separate city government. It's different from a city or town that has its own mayor and city council. For example, cities usually have their own police and fire departments. In an unincorporated community like Turner Landing, services like these are usually provided by the larger county government. This type of community is common in many parts of the United States.
Who Was Oscar Turner?
Turner Landing was named after Oscar Turner. He was an important person in Kentucky's history.
- Oscar Turner was born in 1825 and passed away in 1896.
- He was a lawyer and also served in the United States Congress.
- He represented Kentucky in the House of Representatives from 1879 to 1887.
- Naming the community after him was a way to honor his contributions.
