Stone, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in Kentucky
Stone
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
41567
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 504444 |
Stone is a small place in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Stone was also a coal town, which means it grew up around a coal mine.
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Stone's Mining History
Stone was started in 1912. It was named after Galen Stone, who was the leader of a company called Pond Creek Coal Company. This company had its main office right there in Stone.
From Pond Creek to Fordson
In 1922, the Pond Creek Coal Company was sold. A new company, Fordson Coal Company, bought it. Fordson Coal Company was actually part of the famous Ford Motor Company! This shows how important coal was for industries like making cars back then.
Eastern Coal Company Takes Over
Later, in 1936, Fordson Coal Company sold the mine in Stone. It was bought by another company called Eastern Coal Company. This change shows how different companies owned and operated the coal mines over the years.
Where is Stone Located?
Stone is located right next to the Tug Fork river. It's just across the river from a town called Williamson, West Virginia. Stone is also located upstream from Belfry, Kentucky, on a smaller stream called Pond Creek.
