Welcome to Bonnyman ...
Bonnyman is located in Perry County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Bonnyman, you might consider that their post office opened in 1918.
Bonnyman is 980 feet [299 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Bonnyman lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Code for Bonnyman: 606
The ZIP code for Bonnyman: 41719<3>
Communities near Bonnyman ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Bonnyman.
- Hazard
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- 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>
- Jackson
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson
- Jackson is located in Breathitt County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,917 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jackson <4>
- Hindman
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hindman
- Hindman is located in Knott County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 663 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hindman <4>
- Hyden
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- 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 <4>
- Vicco
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast) - Blackey
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackey
- Blackey is located in Letcher County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 141 people
- Buckhorn
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckhorn have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckhorn
- Buckhorn is located in Perry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 129 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buckhorn <4>
- Bulan
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bulan
- Bulan is located in Perry County
- Avawam
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avawam
- Avawam is located in Perry County
- Dice
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
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 Bonnyman. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Bonnyman.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Bonnyman. 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 Bonnyman.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Bonnyman. See our Newspapers Page for Bonnyman.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Bonnyman ...
Looking for more information about Bonnyman? 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 Bonnyman, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Bonnyman.
Adding Bonnyman to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Bonnyman 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 Bonnyman was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
X2X - From that list, the Bonnyman post office opened in 1918.
We also found Bonnyman in the book titled SPV's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - Appalachia & Piedmont.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Bonnyman.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bonnyman. 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 Perry, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Bonnyman - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | 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 Bonnyman). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Bonnyman or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |