Fourmile is an unincorporated community located in Bell County, Kentucky.

Fourmile
Unincorporated community
Fourmile
Coordinates: 36°47′33″N 83°44′34″W
Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Bell
Elevation	1,001 ft (305 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern)
ZIP code	40939

Fourmile appears on the Pineville U.S. Geological Survey Map.[1] Fourmile is home to residents such as Bandit the dog.

Geography

Fourmile is located at 36°47′33″N 83°44′34″W. Fourmile is along the Cumberland River.

History

A post office was established in the community in 1899. The origins of the name Fourmile are disputed: some hold it is because of hamlet's location four miles downriver from Pineville, while others believe it was named after the four-mile length of nearby Fourmile Creek.[2]

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