词条 | West Paducah, Kentucky |
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|name = West Paducah |official_name = |settlement_type = Unincorporated community |nickname = |motto = |image_skyline = |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |image_seal = |pushpin_map = USA Kentucky#USA |pushpin_label_position = |pushpin_map_caption = Location within the state of Kentucky |pushpin_mapsize = |image_map = |map_caption = Location within McCracken county |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = United States |subdivision_type1 = State |subdivision_name1 = Kentucky |subdivision_type2 = County |subdivision_name2 = McCracken County |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |leader_title1 = |leader_name1 = |established_title = |established_date = |unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = |area_land_km2 = |area_water_km2 = |population_as_of = 2000 |population_footnotes = |population_total = |population_density_km2 = auto |timezone = Central (CST) |utc_offset = -6 |timezone_DST = CDT |utc_offset_DST = -5 |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_ft = 361 |coordinates = {{coord|37|04|59|N|88|44|39|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} |postal_code_type = Zip |postal_code = 42086 |area_code = 270 & 364 |blank_name = FIPS code |blank_info = |blank1_name = GNIS feature ID |blank1_info = 506464[1] |website = |footnotes = }}West Paducah is an unincorporated community in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. Its elevation is 361 feet (110 m).[1] HistoryThe Heath High School shooting occurred at Heath High School in West Paducah on Monday, 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 infrastructureThe 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] EducationMcCracken County Public Schools operates public schools. Schools include Heath Elementary School, Heath Middle School,[5] and Heath High School.[6]Notable natives
ClimateThe 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{{Portal|Kentucky}}1. ^1 {{cite gnis|id=506464|name=West Paducah, Kentucky}} {{McCracken County, Kentucky}}2. ^[https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9900EFDC103AF936A15754C0A9669C8B63 "When Grief Wanted a Hero, Truth Didn't Get in the Way", New York Times, 25 July 2000] 3. ^"Post Office Location - WEST PADUCAH." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on October 17, 2010. 4. ^"National Weather Service Paducah, KY" 5. ^"Welcome." Heath Middle School. Retrieved on October 17, 2010. "4336 Metropolis Lake Road West Paducah KY, 42086" 6. ^"HSS Home." (Direct image link) Heath High School. Retrieved on October 17, 2010. "4330 Metropolis Lake Road West Paducah, KY 42086" 7. ^Climate Summary for West Paducah, Kentucky 2 : Unincorporated communities in McCracken County, Kentucky|Unincorporated communities in Kentucky |
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