Welcome to Gracey ...
Gracey is located in Christian County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Gracey, you might consider that their post office opened in 1887.
Gracey is 500 feet [152 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Gracey lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Gracey lies within the (270) area code.
The ZIP code for Gracey: 42232<3>
Communities Also Named Gracey ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Gracey - they are located in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Gracey.
Communities near Gracey ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Gracey.
- Hopkinsville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopkinsville
- Hopkinsville is located in Christian County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 30,899 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hopkinsville <4>
- Oak Grove
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
- Oak Grove is located in Christian County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,369 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oak Grove <4>
- Cadiz
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cadiz have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cadiz
- Cadiz is located in Trigg County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,714 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cadiz <4>
- Pembroke
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pembroke
- Pembroke is located in Christian County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 890 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pembroke <4>
- Crofton
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crofton
- Crofton is located in Christian County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 708 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crofton <4>
- LaFayette
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for LaFayette have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for LaFayette
- LaFayette is located in Christian County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 161 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for LaFayette <4>
- Caledonia
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest) - Newstead
(5 miles [8 km] to the south) - Cerulean
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cerulean
- Cerulean is located in Trigg County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cerulean <4>
- Bainbridge
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bainbridge
- Bainbridge is located in Christian County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Gracey. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Gracey.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Gracey. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Gracey.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Gracey. See our Newspapers Page for Gracey.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Gracey ...
Looking for more information about Gracey? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Gracey, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Gracey.
Adding Gracey to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Gracey in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Gracey was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Gracey post office opened in 1887.
We also found Gracey in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Gracey.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Gracey. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kentucky's counties, including Christian, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Gracey - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Gracey). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Gracey or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |