Elmrock, Kentucky

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
37°27′08″N 83°01′33″W / 37.45222°N 83.02583°W / 37.45222; -83.02583CountryUnited StatesStateKentuckyCountyKnottElevation
1,014 ft (309 m)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)Area code606GNIS feature ID507932[1]

Elmrock is an unincorporated community in Knott County, Kentucky, United States. Elmrock is located on Kentucky Route 1098 8.4 miles (13.5 km) north-northwest of Hindman.[2] Elmrock had a post office from August 9, 1911, to September 2, 1989.[3] The community was named for a large elm tree and large rock in the town.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Elmrock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ State Primary Road System: Knott County (PDF) (Map). Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. 2010. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
  3. ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
  4. ^ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 375. ISBN 9780813126319.
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Municipalities and communities of Knott County, Kentucky, United States
County seat: Hindman
Cities
Location of Knott County, Kentucky
Unincorporated
communitiespost offices
(and the creeks
they are on)
  • Troublesome Creek (includes Mink, Emmalena, Fisty, and Carrie)
  • The Forks of Troublesome (includes Cornett's Valley/McPherson/Hindman, Brinkley, Ivis, Mallie, Leburn, and Garner)
  • Balls Fork (includes Talcum, Yellow Mountain, Vest, Balls Fork, Bearville, and Soft Shell)
  • Lotts Creek (includes Elic and Cordia)
Footnotes
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties.
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