Welcome to Vest ...
Vest is located in Knott County<1>.
The location of Vest has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Vest, you might consider that their post office opened in 1888.
Vest is 1,090 feet [332 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Vest lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Vest: (606)
The ZIP code for Vest: 41772<4>
Communities Also Named Vest ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Vest - they are located in Arkansas and Missouri.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Vest.
Communities near Vest ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Vest.
- Hazard
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hazard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazard
- Hazard is located in Perry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,785 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hazard <5>
- Hindman
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- 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
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- 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
(18 miles [29 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
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- 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
- Wayland
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east) - Vicco
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south) - Blackey
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackey
- Blackey is located in Letcher County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 141 people
- Carrie
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrie
- Carrie is located in Knott County
- Leburn
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leburn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leburn
- Leburn is located in Knott County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leburn <5>
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 Vest. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Vest.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Vest. 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 Vest.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Vest. See our Newspapers Page for Vest.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Vest ...
Looking for more information about Vest? 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.
In addition to the Tourism page for Vest, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Vest.
Adding Vest to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Vest 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 Vest was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Vest post office opened in 1888.
We also found Vest in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Vest.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Vest. 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 Knott, 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 Vest - 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 Vest). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Vest 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/ |