Hot Spot, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hot Spot, Kentucky
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Former post office
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 Hot Spot, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Hot Spot, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Letcher |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41845
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 494624 |
Hot Spot is a small place in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Hot Spot was also once a coal town, a community built around coal mining.
The name "Hot Spot" came from the Hot Spot Coal Company. This community has had several other names over the years, including Smoot Creek, Dalna, Elsiecoal, and Premium. Because of its interesting name, Hot Spot is often mentioned on lists of unusual place names.
Where is Hot Spot?
Hot Spot is located in Letcher County, Kentucky. You can find it near a waterway called Smoot Creek. It is also situated along Kentucky Route 160.
A Look at Hot Spot's History
The area around Hot Spot has a long history, especially with its post office. From 1890 to 1914, a post office called Smoot Creek served the community. It was located near the Smoot Creek waterway.
As coal mining grew, the post office moved with the different coal camps. Its name changed several times. In 1918, it became Dalna. Then, in 1923, it was renamed Elsiecoal.
The name "Hot Spot" came about in 1932. It was named after the Hot Spot Coal Company, which was important to the area. People have often found the name "Hot Spot" to be quite unique.
Later, in 1942, the post office changed its name again to Premium. The Premium post office served the community for many years. However, it finally closed its doors in 2022.
