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Elkhorn City is a home rule-class city in Pike County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 982 at the 2010 census. The city is located in proximity to the Breaks Interstate Park.

Elkhorn City overview:
Name:	Elkhorn City
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Kentucky
County:	Pike County
Incorporated:	November 4, 1912
Elevation:	791 ft (241 m)
Total Area:	7.72 sq mi (19.99 km²)
Land Area:	7.72 sq mi (19.99 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	1,035
Population Density:	134.07/sq mi (51.76/km²)
ZIP code:	41522
Area code:	606
FIPS code:	2124382
GNISfeature ID:	0491688
Website:	http://www.elkhorncity.org/

Online Interactive Map

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History

Elkhorn City was first settled by William Ramey of North Carolina c. 1810. However, in 1767–1768, Daniel Boone took his first steps in what is now Kentucky near present-day Elkhorn City on a hunting expedition.

It was originally named “Elkhorn”, after an elk’s horn that was found on the banks of the nearby creek (also named Elkhorn.) Because there was already a town named “Elk Horn” in Taylor County, the town had to be renamed in order to avoid confusion. On October 16, 1882, the post office was renamed “Praise” for “Camp Praise-the-Lord”, a tent colony that was established by evangelist George O. Barnes for a revival there in August 1881. In 1907, the C&O Railroad established a station in Praise that was named “Elkhorn City”. Although Elkhorn City was incorporated as a city on November 4, 1912, the local post office was not renamed Elkhorn City until September 1, 1952, after local pressure for a uniform name.

The neighboring settlement of Cedarville merged with Elkhorn City in 2009.

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Geography

Elkhorn City is located at 37°18′11″N 82°20′52″W / 37.303038°N 82.347884°W / 37.303038; -82.347884(37.3039971, -82.3509795).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km), all land.

Elkhorn City is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky. The city has many geographic wonders that make it one of the major tourism destinations in Kentucky. First and foremost of these natural wonders is the Russell Fork of the Big Sandy River which flows through the center of the city. It is well known for as a whitewater rafting destination, featuring Class II-VI rapids.

Elkhorn City is also geographically located at the northernmost point of the Pine Mountain along with the northern terminus of Pine Mountain Trail. Once completed, the trail will extend from the Breaks Interstate Park to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park along the ridge of Pine Mountain.

Elkhorn City is the Easternmost incorporated municipality in Kentucky. Freeburn and Phelps are technically farther east, but both are considered CDPs.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Elkhorn City has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.