West Paducah | |
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  West Paducah Location within the state of Kentucky  West Paducah West Paducah (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 37°04′59″N 88°44′39″W / 37.08306°N 88.74417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | McCracken County |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip | 42086 |
| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 506464[1] |
West Paducah is an unincorporated community in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. Its elevation is 361 feet (110 m).[1]
History[edit]
A mass shooting occurred at Heath High School in West Paducah on December 1, 1997. Fourteen-year-old Michael Carneal opened fire on a group of praying students, killing three and injuring five more.[2]
Government and infrastructure[edit]
The United States Postal Service operates the West Paducah Post Office along U.S. Route 60.[3]
West Paducah is also the location of National Weather Service forecast office that serves Paducah and its surrounding area.[4]
Education[edit]
McCracken County Public Schools operates public schools. Schools include Heath Elementary School, Heath Middle School,[5] and Heath High School.[6]
Notable natives[edit]
Climate[edit]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, West Paducah has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "West Paducah, Kentucky". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "When Grief Wanted a Hero, Truth Didn't Get in the Way", New York Times, 25 July 2000
- ^ "Post Office Location - WEST PADUCAH." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on October 17, 2010.
- ^ "National Weather Service Paducah, KY"
- ^ "Welcome." Heath Middle School. Retrieved on October 17, 2010. "4336 Metropolis Lake Road West Paducah KY, 42086"
- ^ "HSS Home." (Direct image link) Heath High School. Retrieved on October 17, 2010. "4330 Metropolis Lake Road West Paducah, KY 42086"
- ^ Climate Summary for West Paducah, Kentucky
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |