Welcome to Garrett ...
Garrett is located in Floyd County<1>.
The location of Garrett has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Garrett, you might consider that their post office opened in 1914.
Garrett is 870 feet [265 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Garrett lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Garrett lies within the (606) area code.
The ZIP code for Garrett: 41630<4>
Communities Also Named Garrett ...
While we believe that this Garrett is located in Floyd County, we know of another 2 Kentucky communities named Garrett. Those communities are located in the following counties: Meade and Woodford County.
Beyond Kentucky, there are 14 communities that are also named Garrett - they are located in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas (2), Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Garrett.
Communities near Garrett ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Garrett.
- Pikeville
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pikeville
- Pikeville is located in Pike County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,432 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pikeville <5>
- Prestonsburg
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prestonsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prestonsburg
- Prestonsburg is located in Floyd County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,460 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Prestonsburg <5>
- Coal Run Village
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coal Run Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal Run Village
- Coal Run Village is located in Pike County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,494 people
- Hindman
(13 miles [20.9 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>
- Pippa Passes
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)- 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
(7 miles [11.3 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 southeast)- 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
- Allen
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allen
- Allen is located in Floyd County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 168 people
- Allen has also been known as:
- Beaver Creek Junction
- Beaver Creek
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Allen <5>
- Dema
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south) - Drift
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
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 Garrett. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Garrett.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Garrett. 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 Garrett.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Garrett. See our Newspapers Page for Garrett.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Garrett ...
Looking for more information about Garrett? 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 Garrett, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Garrett.
Adding Garrett to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Garrett 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 Garrett was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Garrett post office opened in 1914.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Garrett.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Garrett. 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 Floyd, 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 Garrett - 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 Garrett). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Garrett 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/ |