Slade, Kentucky

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

Slade
Slade
Motto(s): 
"Your hometown's meeting spot" (Unofficial)
Slade
Location within the state of Kentucky
Slade
Slade (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°47′42″N 83°42′15″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyPowell
Area
  Total5.62 sq mi (14.56 km2)
  Land5.62 sq mi (14.56 km2)
  Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
738 ft (225 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total303
  Density54/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EST)
ZIP codes
40376
GNIS feature ID515466[1]

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]

References


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