Welcome to Odgen Gap ...
Odgen Gap is located in Knott County<1>.
The location of Odgen Gap has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
Odgen Gap is 1,410 feet [430 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Odgen Gap lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Odgen Gap: (606)
Communities near Odgen Gap ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Odgen Gap.
- Hazard
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
- 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 <4>
- Whitesburg
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitesburg
- Whitesburg is located in Letcher County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,813 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whitesburg <4>
- Fleming - Neon
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fleming - Neon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fleming - Neon
- Fleming - Neon is located in Letcher County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 610 people
- Pippa Passes
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pippa Passes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pippa Passes
- Pippa Passes is located in Knott County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 606 people
- Martin
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin
- Martin is located in Floyd County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 541 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Martin <4>
- Wheelwright
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheelwright have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheelwright
- Wheelwright is located in Floyd County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 487 people
- Wayland
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wayland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wayland
- Wayland is located in Floyd County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 373 people
- Vicco
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vicco have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vicco
- Vicco is located in Perry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 295 people
- Blackey
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackey
- Blackey is located in Letcher County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 141 people
- Emmalena
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmalena
- Emmalena is located in Knott County
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 Odgen Gap. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Odgen Gap.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Odgen Gap. 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 Odgen Gap.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Odgen Gap. See our Newspapers Page for Odgen Gap.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Odgen Gap ...
Looking for more information about Odgen Gap? 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 Odgen Gap, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Odgen Gap.
Off-the-Road Links ...
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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 Knott, 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 Odgen Gap - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
<4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |