Cornettsville, Kentucky facts for kids
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Location in Kentucky
Cornettsville
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Perry |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 792 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41731
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 490126 |
Cornettsville is a small place in Perry County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a town that doesn't have its own local government. It's part of a larger county. Cornettsville is in the eastern mountains of Kentucky. This area is famous for mining coal.
In the year 2000, about 792 people lived there. The town got its name from William Jesse Cornett. He was one of the first people to settle in this area. You can still see his old log cabin and where he was buried today.
Where is Cornettsville?
Cornettsville is found at specific coordinates: 37°08′02″N 83°04′37″W / 37.13389°N 83.07694°W. It is about 932 feet (284 meters) above sea level. This community is located in the Eastern Mountain Coal Fields region of Kentucky.
Cornettsville is in the Eastern Time Zone of the United States. This means it shares the same time as places like New York City. The ZIP code for Cornettsville is 41731.
