Gilstrap, Kentucky

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
37°18′55.17″N 86°42′23.96″W / 37.3153250°N 86.7066556°W / 37.3153250; -86.7066556CountryUnited StatesStateKentuckyCountyButlerElevation
571 ft (174 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code(s)270 and 364GNIS feature ID508089[1]

Gilstrap is an unincorporated community located in northern Butler County in south-central Kentucky, United States.[1]

Overview

It is one of the few remaining rural development areas in Kentucky.[2]

Geography

Gilstrap is located about 7 miles (11 km) north-northwest of Morgantown. It is at the junction of Routes 1118 and 2269. KY 1118 connects southwest to the US 231 corridor north of Aberdeen, and north to KY 505 at Baizetown, in southeastern Ohio County.[3]

Education

Students in Gilstrap attend institutions of the Butler County School District, including Butler County High School, with North Butler Elementary being the primary K-5 school for the area.

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gilstrap, Kentucky
  2. ^ Washer, Amy (October 25, 2023). "48th Annual Gilstrap Community Pie Supper". Butler County Banner-Republican. pp. 1, 7.
  3. ^ DeLorme (2010). Kentucky Atlas & Gazetteer (Map). 1:150000. Yarmouth, ME: DeLorme. p. 63. § B10. ISBN 0-89933-340-0.
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