Black Gnat is an

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and

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Counties in the

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. It lies along Old

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between the cities of Campbellsville and Greensburg, the

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s of Taylor and Green Counties. Its elevation is 846 feet (258 m). The community's name originates from a pioneer incident. After the local schoolhouse was painted, it became covered in black gnats. A person remarked about the large number of the black gnats, and the name remained. Black Gnat has been noted for its unusual place name.

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