Gracey, Kentucky
| Gracey, Kentucky | |
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 Gracey
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| County | Christian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 km2 (0.24 sq mi) |
| • Land | 0.62 km2 (0.24 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Population (2010) | 138 |
| • Density | 221.7/km2 (574/sq mi) |
| ZIP code | 42232 |
| Area code(s) | 270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0493072[1] |
Gracey is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Christian County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 138.[2]
History
Gracey had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[3] The town was laid out in 1887, and named in honor of Frank P. Gracey, a railroad official.[4] A post office was established at Gracey in 1887.[5]
Geography
Gracey is located in western Christian County at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at an elevation of 509 feet (155 m). U.S. Route 68/Kentucky Route 80 bypasses the community to the north, while its old alignment, now known as Tobacco Road, runs along the southern edge. Hopkinsville, the Christian County seat, is 10 miles (16 km) to the east, and Interstate 24 is 4 miles (6 km) to the west.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Gracey CDP has a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2), all land.[2]
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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