Welcome to Fourmile ...
Fourmile is located in Bell County<1>.
The location of Fourmile has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
Fourmile is 1,000 feet [305 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Fourmile lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Fourmile: (606)
The ZIP code for Fourmile: 40939<4>
Communities Also Named Fourmile ...
Using our Gazetteer, we have 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 [Bell County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middlesboro
- Middlesboro [Bell County] lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<5> to the south of Fourmile
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,884 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Middlesboro
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middlesboro<6>
- Harrogate [Claiborne County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrogate
- Harrogate [Claiborne County] lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<5> to the south of Fourmile
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,362 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrogate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Harrogate
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrogate<6>
- Barbourville [Knox County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barbourville
- Barbourville [Knox County] lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<5> to the northwest of Fourmile
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,974 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barbourville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Barbourville
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Barbourville<6>
- Pineville [Bell County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineville
- Pineville [Bell County] lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<5> to the southeast of Fourmile
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,692 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Pineville
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pineville<6>
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- Minton Mill [Claiborne County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minton Mill
- Minton Mill [Claiborne County] lies 18 miles [29 km]<5> to the south of Fourmile
- Estimated population in 2014: 527 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minton Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Minton Mill
- Cumberland Gap [Claiborne County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland Gap
- Cumberland Gap [Claiborne County] lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<5> to the south of Fourmile
- Population from the 2020 Census: 487 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Cumberland Gap
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cumberland Gap<6>
- Wallins Creek [Harlan County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallins Creek
- Wallins Creek [Harlan County] lies 18 miles [29 km]<5> to the east of Fourmile
- Estimated population in 2016: 146 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallins Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Wallins Creek
- Straight Creek [Bell County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Straight Creek
- Straight Creek [Bell County] lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<5> to the east of Fourmile
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Straight Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Straight Creek
- Trosper [Knox County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trosper
- Trosper [Knox County] lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<5> to the west of Fourmile
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trosper have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Trosper
- Wasioto [Bell County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wasioto
- Wasioto [Bell County] lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<5> to the southeast of Fourmile
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Wasioto
- Minton Mill [Claiborne 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.
In addition, our notes show that the earliest dated mention that we've found for Fourmile was on a map titled George#&160;F. Cram Map (1905).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Fourmile on our Genealogy Page.
Other Roadside Stops ...
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Fourmile. 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 Bell, 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 have 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 Fourmile - 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 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). |
| <5> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Fourmile) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Fourmile. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from FourmileOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Fourmile. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.7934, Longitude: -83.7419 In this case, the coordinates for Fourmile have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |