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Wildie
Wildie is located in Kentucky
Wildie
Wildie
Location in Kentucky
Wildie is located in the United States
Wildie
Wildie
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Rockcastle
Elevation
945 ft (288 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (CDT)
ZIP codes
40492
GNIS feature ID 516373

Wildie is a small place located in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are not officially a town or city with its own local government.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, services like roads, police, and fire departments are usually managed by the larger county government. This is different from a city or town, which has its own elected leaders and local laws.

Why are Some Places Unincorporated?

Many places remain unincorporated for different reasons. Sometimes, they are too small to form their own city government. Other times, the people living there prefer to have the county handle their services. This can sometimes save money or simplify how things are run.

Where is Wildie Located?

Wildie is found in the eastern part of Kentucky, a state in the southeastern United States. Kentucky is famous for its beautiful landscapes, including rolling hills and horse farms. Wildie is specifically located within Rockcastle County.

Getting to Wildie

If you were looking for Wildie on a map, you would find it along Kentucky Route 1250. This road helps connect Wildie to other nearby places. It is located southeast of another community called Roundstone.

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