Welcome, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Welcome
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 Welcome
Location in Kentucky
Welcome
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Butler |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 509335 |
Welcome is a small, quiet place in the United States, found in a state called Kentucky. It's located in Butler County. When we say "unincorporated community," it means Welcome isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's a group of homes and people living together in an area that's part of the larger county. Think of it like a neighborhood that doesn't have its own mayor or city council.
Exploring Welcome's Location
Welcome is nestled in the middle-northern part of Butler County. This means it's in the upper-central area of the county.
Main Roads in Welcome
The most important road that goes through Welcome is Kentucky Route 79 (also known as KY 79). This road helps people travel in and out of the community.
- If you drive south on KY 79, you will reach the areas of Morgantown and Aberdeen.
- If you drive north on KY 79, you will head towards Welchs Creek and Caneyville.
Connecting to Nearby Places
Just to the west of Welcome, there's another road called KY 2713. This road connects Welcome to a nearby community known as Dexterville. It helps people from Welcome visit Dexterville and vice versa.
