Canada, Kentucky
| Canada, Kentucky | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
|
Post office in Canada, Kentucky | |
  Canada, Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 37°36′20″N 82°19′28″W / 37.60556°N 82.32444°WCoordinates: 37°36′20″N 82°19′28″W / 37.60556°N 82.32444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 507642[1] |
Canada is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky. Canada is located on U.S. Route 119, 13.8 miles (22.2 km) northeast of Pikeville.[2]
The origin of the name "Canada" is obscure.[3]
References
- ↑ "Canada". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ State Primary Road System: Pike County (PDF) (Map). Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ↑ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 141.
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