Welcome to Kyles Ford ...
Kyles Ford is located in Hancock County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Kyles Ford, you might consider that their post office opened in 1871.
A typical abbreviation for Kyles Ford: Kyles Frd.
See our Genealogy Helper Page for Kyles Ford for more information about variations on the name of Kyles Ford.
Kyles Ford is 1,170 feet [357 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Kyles Ford lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Kyles Ford: (423)
The ZIP code for Kyles Ford: 37765<3>
Communities near Kyles Ford ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Kyles Ford.
- Church Hill
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Church Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Church Hill
- Church Hill is located in Hawkins County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,643 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Church Hill <5>
- Rogersville
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogersville
- Rogersville is located in Hawkins County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,364 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rogersville <5>
- Trent Valley
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trent Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trent Valley
- Trent Valley is located in Hancock County
- Estimated population in 2014: 4,157 people
- Alanthus Hill
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alanthus Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alanthus Hill
- Alanthus Hill is located in Hancock County
- Estimated population in 2014: 2,498 people
- Surgoinsville
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Surgoinsville
- Surgoinsville is located in Hawkins County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,754 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Surgoinsville <5>
- Sneedville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sneedville
- Sneedville is located in Hancock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,322 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sneedville <5>
- Red Bridge Ferry
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Bridge Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bridge Ferry
- Red Bridge Ferry is located in Hawkins County
- Estimated population in 2014: 1,135 people
- Mooresburg Springs
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mooresburg Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooresburg Springs
- Mooresburg Springs is located in Hawkins County
- Population from the 2010 Census: 941 people
- Amis
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast) - Duck Creek
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duck Creek
- Duck Creek is located in Hancock County
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 Kyles Ford. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Kyles Ford.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Kyles Ford. 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 Kyles Ford.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Kyles Ford. See our Newspapers Page for Kyles Ford.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Kyles Ford ...
Looking for more information about Kyles Ford? 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 Kyles Ford, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Kyles Ford.
Adding Kyles Ford to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Kyles Ford 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 Kyles Ford was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Kyles Ford post office opened in 1871.
We also found Kyles Ford on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Tennessee (1888).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Kyles Ford.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Kyles Ford. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Tennessee's counties, including Hancock, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Kyles Ford - 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 Kyles Ford). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Kyles Ford or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | 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. |
| <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/ |