Welcome to Sandgap ...
Sandgap is located in Jackson County<1>.
The location of Sandgap has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Sandgap, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1911.
Sandgap is 1,450 feet [442 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Sandgap lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Sandgap: (606)
The ZIP code for Sandgap: 40481<4>
Communities near Sandgap ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Sandgap.
- Berea
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berea
- Berea is located in Madison County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 16,287 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Berea <5>
- Mount Vernon
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Vernon
- Mount Vernon is located in Rockcastle County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,375 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Vernon <5>
- Irvine
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irvine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irvine
- Irvine is located in Estill County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,289 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irvine <5>
- Brodhead
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brodhead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brodhead
- Brodhead is located in Rockcastle County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,185 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brodhead <5>
- McKee
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKee
- McKee is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 773 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McKee <5>
- Annville
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Annville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Annville
- Annville is located in Jackson County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Annville <5>
- Ravenna
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenna have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenna
- Ravenna is located in Estill County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 557 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ravenna <5>
- Livingston
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livingston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livingston
- Livingston is located in Rockcastle County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 213 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Livingston <5>
- Foxtown
(5 miles [8 km] to the east) - Bighill
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
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 Sandgap. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Sandgap.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Sandgap. 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 Sandgap.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Sandgap. See our Newspapers Page for Sandgap.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Sandgap ...
Looking for more information about Sandgap? 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 Sandgap, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Sandgap.
Adding Sandgap to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Sandgap 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 Sandgap was on a map titled Map of Kentucky (from Rand McNally, 1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Sandgap.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sandgap. 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 Jackson, 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 Sandgap - 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 Sandgap). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Sandgap 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. |