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Winston, Kentucky
Winston, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Winston, Kentucky
Winston, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Winston, Kentucky is located in the United States
Winston, Kentucky
Winston, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Estill
Elevation
883 ft (269 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (CDT)
ZIP codes
40495
GNIS feature ID 506957

Winston is a small, quiet place located in Estill 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 city or town would. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Winston doesn't have a mayor or its own city council. Services like roads, police, and fire protection are usually handled by the county government. People living in these areas still follow state and county laws.

Where is Winston Located?

Winston is found in the beautiful state of Kentucky. It's specifically in Estill County, which is in the central part of the state. The area is known for its rolling hills and natural beauty. Winston sits at an elevation of about 883 feet (269 meters) above sea level. You can find it on a map using its coordinates: 37°42′20″N latitude and 84°4′56″W longitude.

Winston's Post Office

For a long time, Winston had its own post office, which helped people send and receive mail. However, this post office is now closed. This means that mail services for the people of Winston are handled by a post office in a nearby town. Even without its own post office, Winston remains a peaceful community.

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