Paint Lick is an

unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...

in Garrard County,

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, United States. It lies along Routes 21 and 52 east of the city of Lancaster, the

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of Garrard County. In 2015, a new route for KY 52 opened, bypassing the town. Its elevation is 820 feet (250 m). It has a

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with the ZIP code 40461. Historic sites within the community include Paint Lick Presbyterian Church (1879). Paint Lick has been noted for its unusual place name.

Education

Paint Lick is served by the Garrard County Schools. Paint Lick Elementary School is located in the community.

References

Unincorporated communities in Garrard County, Kentucky Unincorporated communities in Kentucky {{GarrardCountyKY-geo-stub