Dice, Kentucky
Dice is an unincorporated community located in Perry County, Kentucky, United States.
Dice | |
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  Dice Location within the state of Kentucky  Dice Dice (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 37°21′46″N 83°13′39″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Perry |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 507854[1] |
The origin of the name "Dice" is obscure.[2] It may be based on a surname originating in England.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dice, Kentucky
- Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 141.
- The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, edited by Patrick Hanks, Richard Coates, Peter McClure. Page 719.
Municipalities and communities of Perry County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Location of Perry County, Kentucky | |
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