Pine Knob, Kentucky Explained

Pine Knob
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Kentucky
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Kentucky
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Grayson
Established Title:Settled
Established Date:circa 1777[1]
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CST
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:525
Coordinates:37.5278°N -86.4744°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Area Code:270 and 364
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:500697

Pine Knob is an unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States.

History

Pine Knob was settled around 1777 for its wildlife and an abundant spring water supply.

In 1987, Pine Knob Diner and Amphitheatre, an open air dinner theater, accompanied with a 1950s-era diner, opened for live performances.[2]

Many of the community's original buildings, such as the Pine Knob School and an old general store building have been well-preserved.[3]

Geography

Pine Knob is located about north of Caneyville. It is situated along a locally maintained road off of Kentucky Route 79 between Caneyville and Short Creek.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: King. Savannah. A short history of Pine Knob. Grayson County News-Gazette. Leitchfield, Kentucky. October 10, 2002. 20. Google Books. November 18, 2023.
  2. News: Life in the 1800s Recalled At Pine Knob Amphitheatre. Portsmouth Daily Times. Portsmouth, Ohio. June 16, 1987. 22. Google Books. November 18, 2023.
  3. News: Homecoming in Hoodoo Holler. Grayson County News-Gazette. May 31, 1990. 12. Google Books. November 18, 2023.
  4. DeLorme. Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer. 47. H7. 2010. DeLorme. Yarmouth, Maine. 0-89933-340-0.