Welcome to Kettle Island ...
Kettle Island is located in Bell County<1>.
The location of Kettle Island has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Kettle Island, you might consider that their post office opened in 1912.
A typical abbreviation for Kettle Island: Kettle Is. (in Canada, 'Isld.' is the more common abbreviation.)
Kettle Island is 1,120 feet [341 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Kettle Island lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Kettle Island: (606)
The ZIP code for Kettle Island: 40958<4>
Communities near Kettle Island ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Kettle Island.
- Middlesboro
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middlesboro
- Middlesboro is located in Bell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,884 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middlesboro <5>
- Harrogate
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- 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 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 <5>
- Barbourville
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- 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>
- Alanthus Hill
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alanthus Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alanthus Hill
- Alanthus Hill is located in Hancock County (TN)
- Estimated population in 2014: 2,498 people
- Pineville
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- 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>
- Harlan
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harlan
- Harlan is located in Harlan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,471 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harlan <5>
- Loyall
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east) - Minton Mill
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- 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 our Gazetteer entry for Minton Mill
- Minton Mill is located in Claiborne County (TN)
- Estimated population in 2014: 527 people
- Cumberland Gap
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cumberland Gap
- Cumberland Gap is located in Claiborne County (TN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 487 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cumberland Gap <5>
- Wallins Creek
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- 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 our Gazetteer entry for Wallins Creek
- Wallins Creek is located in Harlan County
- Estimated population in 2016: 146 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 Kettle Island. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Kettle Island.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Kettle Island. 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 Kettle Island.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Kettle Island. See our Newspapers Page for Kettle Island.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Kettle Island ...
Looking for more information about Kettle Island? 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 Kettle Island, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Kettle Island.
Adding Kettle Island to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Kettle Island 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 Kettle Island was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Kettle Island post office opened in 1912.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Kettle Island.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Kettle Island. 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 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 Kettle Island - 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 Kettle Island). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Kettle Island 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/ |