Isonville, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Isonville, Kentucky
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 Isonville, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Isonville, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Elliott |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41149
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| GNIS feature ID | 495056 |
Isonville is a small place in Kentucky, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Elliott County.
Isonville is located in eastern Kentucky. You can find it along Routes 32 and 486. It's situated east of Sandy Hook, which is the main town and the county seat for Elliott County. The land in Isonville is about 709 feet (216 meters) above sea level.
History of Isonville
The community of Isonville got its name from an early settler. A man named Archibald Ison moved here from Virginia a long time ago.
In 1866, a post office was set up in the community. It was named after Archibald Ison to honor him. This is how the place officially became known as Isonville.
About the Post Office
Isonville has its own post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail in the community. The ZIP code for Isonville is 41149.
