Welcome to Fourmile ...
Fourmile is located in Bell County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Fourmile, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was on a map dated 1905.
Fourmile is 1,000 feet [305 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Fourmile lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Code for Fourmile: 606
The ZIP code for Fourmile: 40939<3>
Communities Also Named Fourmile ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Fourmile - they are located in Alabama, Oregon and South Dakota.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Fourmile.
Communities near Fourmile ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Fourmile.
- Middlesboro
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
- Harrogate
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrogate have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrogate
- Harrogate is located in Claiborne County (TN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,362 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrogate <4>
- Barbourville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
- Pineville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Minton Mill
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minton Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minton Mill
- Minton Mill is located in Claiborne County (TN)
- Estimated population in 2014: 527 people
- Cumberland Gap
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
- 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.<5> 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
- Straight Creek
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Straight Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Straight Creek
- Straight Creek is located in Bell County
- Trosper
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trosper have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trosper
- Trosper is located in Knox County
- Wasioto
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wasioto
- Wasioto is located in Bell 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 Fourmile. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Fourmile.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Fourmile. 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 Fourmile.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Fourmile. See our Newspapers Page for Fourmile.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Fourmile ...
Looking for more information about Fourmile? 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 Fourmile, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Fourmile.
Adding Fourmile to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Fourmile 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 Fourmile was on a map titled George#&160;F. Cram Map (1905).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Fourmile.
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kentucky's counties, including Bell, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Fourmile - 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 Fourmile). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Fourmile 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. |