Fourseam, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fourseam
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 Fourseam
Location in Kentucky
Fourseam
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Perry |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 512228 |
Fourseam is a small, unincorporated community located in Perry County, Kentucky, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county it's in.
What is Fourseam?
Fourseam is found in the state of Kentucky. It is a small place without a mayor or city council. The people who live there rely on Perry County for services like roads and public safety.
The Story Behind the Name
Fourseam was once a busy coal town. This means it was a community built around a coal mine. The town got its name from the Fourseam Coal Company. This company started mining coal there just before World War I. They named it "Fourseam" because their mine had four different layers, or "seams," of coal that they dug out.
