Gilstrap, Kentucky Explained

Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Kentucky
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Butler
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:571
Coordinates:37.3153°N -86.7067°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:508089

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

Overview

It is one of the few remaining rural development areas in Kentucky.[1]

Geography

Gilstrap is located about 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.[2]

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.

Notes and References

  1. News: 48th Annual Gilstrap Community Pie Supper. Amy. Washer. Butler County Banner-Republican. October 25, 2023. 1, 7.
  2. DeLorme. 2010. Kentucky Atlas & Gazetteer. 1:150000. Yarmouth, ME. DeLorme. 63. B10. 0-89933-340-0.