Wiscoal, Kentucky Explained

Official Name:Wiscoal, Kentucky
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label:Wiscoal
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Knott
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:1125
Coordinates:37.2372°N -83.0561°W
Area Code:606
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:509388

Wiscoal is an unincorporated community in Knott County, Kentucky, United States. Wiscoal is 8miles south-southwest of Hindman.[1]

History

The community was named for the Wisconsin Coal Company, which operated a mine and offices there.[2]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.topozone.com/kentucky/knott-ky/city/wiscoal/ Wiscoal Topo Zone Map in Knott County KY
  2. Book: Rennick, Robert M. . Kentucky Place Names . 1988 . 322 .