Mouthcard, Kentucky facts for kids
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Mouthcard
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 Mouthcard
Location in Kentucky
Mouthcard
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP codes |
41548
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| GNIS feature ID | 2336930 |
Mouthcard is a small community in Pike County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Mouthcard is located near the Virginia state line. It sits by the Levisa Fork River, which is part of the Big Sandy River, deep in the Appalachian Mountains. U.S. Route 460 goes through Mouthcard and connects to U.S. Route 23 in Pikeville, which is the main town of Pike County.
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Geography
Mouthcard is located where two creeks meet: Big Card Creek and Little Card Creek. A mountain called Card Mountain is also nearby.
Nearby Communities and Schools
Other communities close to Mouthcard include Fedscreek. Fedscreek is home to the local elementary school. Another nearby community is Lick Creek, where East Ridge High School is located.
Ancient Discoveries
In an area of Mouthcard known as Toonerville, an old Native American burial ground was found. Some of the interesting objects discovered there are now on display. You can see them at the Breaks Interstate Park, which is about 25 miles southwest of Mouthcard.
History
Mouthcard was started by the Ramey family more than 200 years ago. The Rameys were very involved in the railroad and logging businesses in the area. This gave them rights to a lot of land. The family also owns rights to most of the natural gas in the region, which helps their family income. Over the years, some of the family's original land has been given to distant relatives and others. However, many Rameys still live on the land that remains with the family.
Flooding in 1977
In 1977, Mouthcard experienced damage when the Levisa Fork River flooded. This event affected the community.
Mouthcard Baptist Church
A very important part of the community's life is the Mouthcard Baptist Church. It was founded in 1890, making it the oldest known church in the Pike County Association of Southern Baptists. The church is a central place for many community events.
Mouthcard Community Day
Once a year, the people of Mouthcard celebrate "Mouthcard Community Day." During this special day, everyone can enjoy a free bean soup dinner and a free concert. It's a time for the community to come together.
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A postmark from Mouthcard, Kentucky.
