Welcome to Hinkle ...
Hinkle is located in Knox County<1>.
The location of Hinkle has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
Hinkle is 1,010 feet [308 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Hinkle lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you leave Hinkle and travel west, you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Hinkle is within the (606) area code.
The ZIP code for Hinkle: 40953<4>
Communities Also Named Hinkle ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Hinkle - they are located in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oregon and Tennessee.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Hinkle.
Communities near Hinkle ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Hinkle.
- Corbin
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corbin
- Corbin is located in Whitley County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,139 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Corbin <5>
- Barbourville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- 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 our Gazetteer entry for Barbourville
- Barbourville is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,974 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Barbourville <5>
- Pineville
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineville
- Pineville is located in Bell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,692 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pineville <5>
- Manchester
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manchester have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manchester
- Manchester is located in Clay County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,277 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Manchester <5>
- Artemus
(5 miles [8 km] to the south) - Dewitt
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast) - Crane Nest
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crane Nest
- Crane Nest is located in Knox County
- Flat Lick
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast) - Scalf
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east) - Walker
(6 miles [9.7 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 Hinkle. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Hinkle.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Hinkle. 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 Hinkle.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Hinkle. See our Newspapers Page for Hinkle.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Hinkle ...
Looking for more information about Hinkle? 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 Hinkle, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Hinkle.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hinkle. 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 Knox, 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 Hinkle - 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 Hinkle). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Hinkle 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. |