Belcher, Kentucky

Belcher, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Belcher, Kentucky
Coordinates: 37°20′30″N 82°22′25″W / 37.34167°N 82.37361°W / 37.34167; -82.37361Coordinates: 37°20′30″N 82°22′25″W / 37.34167°N 82.37361°W / 37.34167; -82.37361
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Pike
Elevation 778 ft (237 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 41513
Area code(s) 606
GNIS feature ID 486774[1]

Belcher is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky. Belcher is located at the junction of U.S. Route 460 and Kentucky Route 80 2.9 miles (4.7 km) north-northwest of Elkhorn City.[2] Belcher has a post office with ZIP code 41513.[3][4]

Belcher has been noted for its unusual place name.[5]

References

  1. "Belcher". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. State Primary Road System: Pike County (PDF) (Map). Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
  3. United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  4. "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
  5. Strecker, Zoe; Finch, Jackie Sheckler (1 July 2009). Kentucky Off the Beaten Path. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 11. ISBN 978-0-7627-5790-9.


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