Elmrock, Kentucky

Elmrock, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Elmrock is located in Kentucky
Elmrock
Elmrock
Elmrock is located in the United States
Elmrock
Elmrock
Coordinates: 37°27′08″N 83°01′33″W / 37.45222°N 83.02583°W / 37.45222; -83.02583
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyKnott
Elevation
1,014 ft (309 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code606
GNIS 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.