Welcome to Garner ...
Garner is located in Knott County<1>.
The location of Garner has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Garner, you might consider that their post office opened in 1936.
Garner is 1,280 feet [390 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Garner lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Garner is located in the (606) area code.
The ZIP code for Garner: 41817<4>
Communities Also Named Garner ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Kentucky communities named Garner: This one is located in Knott County and the other is located in Boyd County.
Beyond Kentucky, there are 9 communities that are also named Garner - they are located in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Garner.
Communities near Garner ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Garner.
- Hazard
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- 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>
- Whitesburg
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitesburg
- Whitesburg is located in Letcher County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,813 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whitesburg <5>
- Hindman
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- 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>
- Fleming - Neon
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fleming - Neon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fleming - Neon
- Fleming - Neon is located in Letcher County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 610 people
- Pippa Passes
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pippa Passes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pippa Passes
- Pippa Passes is located in Knott County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 606 people
- Martin
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin
- Martin is located in Floyd County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 541 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Martin <5>
- Wheelwright
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheelwright have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheelwright
- Wheelwright is located in Floyd County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 487 people
- Wayland
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast) - Vicco
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest) - Blackey
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackey
- Blackey is located in Letcher County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 141 people
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 Garner. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Garner.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Garner. 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 Garner.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Garner. See our Newspapers Page for Garner.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Garner ...
Looking for more information about Garner? 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 Garner, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Garner.
Adding Garner to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Garner 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 Garner was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Garner post office opened in 1936.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Garner.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Garner. 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 Knott, 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 Garner - 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 Garner). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Garner 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/ |