Gapville, Kentucky
Gapville is an unincorporated community within Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States.
Gapville | |
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  Gapville Location within the state of Kentucky  Gapville Gapville (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 37°37′48″N 82°57′33″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Magoffin |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 41433 |
| GNIS feature ID | 508065[1] |
A post office was established in the community in 1888. Gapville was named for a local mountain pass important to early travel through the area.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gapville, Kentucky
- Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 113. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
Municipalities and communities of Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| City |  Location of Magoffin County, Kentucky | |
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