Welcome to Martha ...
Martha is located in Lawrence County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Martha, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
Martha is 690 feet [210 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Martha lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Martha: (606)
The ZIP code for Martha: 41159<3>
Communities Also Named Martha ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 12 communities that are also named Martha - they are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Michigan (2), New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Martha.
Communities near Martha ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Martha.
- Paintsville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paintsville
- Paintsville is located in Johnson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,925 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paintsville <4>
- Louisa
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louisa
- Louisa is located in Lawrence County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,325 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Louisa <4>
- Salyersville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salyersville
- Salyersville is located in Magoffin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,639 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salyersville <4>
- Fort Gay
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Gay
- Fort Gay is located in Wayne County (WV)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 682 people
- Sandy Hook
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hook
- Sandy Hook is located in Elliott County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 597 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sandy Hook <4>
- Blaine
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blaine
- Blaine is located in Lawrence County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 44 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blaine <4>
- Flatgap
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flatgap
- Flatgap is located in Johnson County
- Redbush
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redbush
- Redbush is located in Johnson County
- Cherokee
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast) - Cordell
(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 Martha. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Martha.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Martha. 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 Martha.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Martha. See our Newspapers Page for Martha.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Martha ...
Looking for more information about Martha? 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 Martha, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Martha.
Adding Martha to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Martha 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 Martha was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Martha on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Kentucky (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Martha.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Martha. 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 Lawrence, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Martha - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | 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 Martha). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Martha or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |