Welcome to Elkfork ...
Elkfork is located in Morgan County<1>.
The location of Elkfork has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Elkfork, you might consider that their post office opened in 1878.
Elkfork is 850 feet [259 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Elkfork lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Elkfork is located in the (606) area code.
The ZIP code for Elkfork: 41421<4>
Communities near Elkfork ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Elkfork.
- West Liberty
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Liberty
- West Liberty is located in Morgan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,407 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Liberty <5>
- Salyersville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salyersville
- Salyersville is located in Magoffin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,639 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salyersville <5>
- Sandy Hook
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hook
- Sandy Hook is located in Elliott County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 597 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sandy Hook <5>
- Blaine
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blaine
- Blaine is located in Lawrence County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 44 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blaine <5>
- Dingus
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Logville
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logville
- Logville is located in Magoffin County
- Cisco
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south) - Ophir
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast) - Bell City
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north) - Isonville
(8 miles [12.9 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 Elkfork. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Elkfork.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Elkfork. 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 Elkfork.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Elkfork. See our Newspapers Page for Elkfork.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Elkfork ...
Looking for more information about Elkfork? 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 Elkfork, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Elkfork.
Adding Elkfork to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Elkfork 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 Elkfork was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Elkfork post office opened in 1878.
We also found Elkfork in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Elkfork.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Elkfork. 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 Morgan, 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 Elkfork - 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 Elkfork). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Elkfork 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/ |