Welcome to Dewitt ...
Dewitt is located in Knox County<1>.
The location of Dewitt has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Dewitt, you might consider that their post office opened in 1894.
Dewitt is 980 feet [299 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Dewitt lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Dewitt: (606)
The ZIP code for Dewitt: 40930<4>
Communities Also Named Dewitt ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 6 communities that are also named Dewitt - they are located in California, Kansas, North Carolina, Virginia (2) and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Dewitt.
Communities near Dewitt ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Dewitt.
- Middlesboro
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middlesboro
- Middlesboro is located in Bell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,884 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middlesboro <5>
- Barbourville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barbourville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barbourville
- Barbourville is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,974 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Barbourville <5>
- Pineville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineville
- Pineville is located in Bell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,692 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pineville <5>
- Manchester
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manchester have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manchester
- Manchester is located in Clay County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,277 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Manchester <5>
- Cumberland Gap
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland Gap
- Cumberland Gap is located in Claiborne County (TN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 487 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cumberland Gap <5>
- Wallins Creek
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallins Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallins Creek
- Wallins Creek is located in Harlan County
- Estimated population in 2016: 146 people
- Bimble
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bimble have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bimble
- Bimble is located in Knox County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bimble <5>
- Fourmile
(5 miles [8 km] to the south) - Hinkle
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest) - Artemus
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
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 Dewitt. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Dewitt.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Dewitt. 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 Dewitt.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Dewitt. See our Newspapers Page for Dewitt.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Dewitt ...
Looking for more information about Dewitt? 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 Dewitt, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Dewitt.
Adding Dewitt to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Dewitt in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Dewitt was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Dewitt post office opened in 1894.
We also found Dewitt on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Kentucky (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Dewitt.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Dewitt. 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 Knox, 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 Dewitt - 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 Dewitt). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Dewitt 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. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |