Welcome to Big Laurel ...
Big Laurel is located in Harlan County<1>.
The location of Big Laurel has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
Big Laurel is 1,330 feet [405 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Big Laurel lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Big Laurel is located in the (606) area code.
The ZIP code for Big Laurel: 40808<4>
Communities Also Named Big Laurel ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Big Laurel - they are located in North Carolina (2) and Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Big Laurel.
Communities near Big Laurel ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Big Laurel.
- Hazard
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hazard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazard
- Hazard is located in Perry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,785 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hazard <5>
- Cumberland
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cumberland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland
- Cumberland is located in Harlan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,854 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cumberland <5>
- Pennington Gap
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennington Gap
- Pennington Gap is located in Lee County (VA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,708 people
- Harlan
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harlan
- Harlan is located in Harlan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,471 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harlan <5>
- Evarts
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evarts have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evarts
- Evarts is located in Harlan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 792 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evarts <5>
- Lynch
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynch
- Lynch is located in Harlan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 630 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lynch <5>
- Loyall
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest) - Benham
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benham have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benham
- Benham is located in Harlan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 417 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Benham <5>
- Hyden
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hyden
- Hyden is located in Leslie County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 323 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hyden <5>
- Vicco
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Big Laurel. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Big Laurel.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Big Laurel. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Big Laurel.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Big Laurel. See our Newspapers Page for Big Laurel.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Big Laurel ...
Looking for more information about Big Laurel? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Big Laurel, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Big Laurel.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Big Laurel. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kentucky's counties, including Harlan, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Big Laurel - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Big Laurel). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Big Laurel or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |