Welcome to Clayhole ...
Clayhole is located in Breathitt County<1>.
The location of Clayhole has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Clayhole, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1905.
Clayhole is 800 feet [244 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Clayhole lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Clayhole: (606)
The ZIP code for Clayhole: 41317<4>
Communities near Clayhole ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Clayhole.
- Hazard
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- 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>
- Jackson
(7 miles [11.3 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 <5>
- Hindman
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hindman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- 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 <5>
- Buckhorn
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckhorn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <5>
- Quicksand
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quicksand
- Quicksand is located in Breathitt County
- Whick
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whick
- Whick is located in Breathitt County
- Chavies
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chavies
- Chavies is located in Perry County
- Dice
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast) - Rousseau
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast) - Wolverine
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolverine
- Wolverine is located in Breathitt 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 Clayhole. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Clayhole.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Clayhole. 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 Clayhole.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Clayhole. See our Newspapers Page for Clayhole.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Clayhole ...
Looking for more information about Clayhole? 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 Clayhole, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Clayhole.
Adding Clayhole to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Clayhole 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 Clayhole was on a map titled George#&160;F. Cram Map (1905).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Clayhole.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Clayhole. 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 Breathitt, 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 Clayhole - 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 Clayhole). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Clayhole 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. |