Elkfork, Kentucky facts for kids
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Elkfork, Kentucky
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 Elkfork, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Elkfork, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Morgan |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41421
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| GNIS feature ID | 507922 |
Elkfork is a small place in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It is also sometimes called "Elk Fork." It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.
Where is Elkfork?
Elkfork is located in the eastern part of Kentucky. You can find it along Route 172. This community is northeast of West Liberty. West Liberty is the main town for Morgan County. It's called the "county seat." Elkfork sits at an elevation of about 856 feet (261 meters) above sea level.
Life in Elkfork
Even though Elkfork is an unincorporated community, it has some important services. It has its own post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail. The special code for mail in Elkfork is ZIP code 41421.
There are also a few businesses in Elkfork. One of them is Fannins Sawmill. Another useful place is a Dollar General store. These businesses help serve the people who live in and around Elkfork.
Community Lodge
Elkfork is also home to a special community building. It's called the Elkfork Masonic Lodge #755. This lodge is located about 2 miles south of the main community area. Lodges like this are often places where people gather for meetings and community events.
