Slade, Kentucky

Slade
Unincorporated community
Slade
Motto: "Your hometown's meeting spot" (Unofficial)
Slade

Location within the state of Kentucky

Coordinates: 37°47′42″N 83°42′15″W / 37.79500°N 83.70417°W / 37.79500; -83.70417Coordinates: 37°47′42″N 83°42′15″W / 37.79500°N 83.70417°W / 37.79500; -83.70417
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Powell
Area
  Total 5.62 sq mi (14.56 km2)
  Land 5.62 sq mi (14.56 km2)
  Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 738 ft (225 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 303
  Density 54/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EST (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 40376
GNIS feature ID 515466[1]

Slade is an unincorporated community in Powell County, Kentucky, United States. Their post office [2] closed in 2004 [3]

Landmarks

The community is home to the Natural Bridge State Resort Park.

Slade is a popular location for accommodations for climbers of the Red River Gorge. The campground operated by Miguel's Pizza has been called Camp 4 of the East.[4] Slade and the campground were featured in the 2004 documentary movie Red River Ruckus by Victory Productions.[5][6]

Elected Officials

John Martin, Mayor

References


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