Elkatawa

Elkatawa is an unincorporated community and coal town in Breathitt County, , United States. A post office was established in 1891, with Eli C. Jones postmaster. The name Elkatawa is possibly a corruption of Tenskwatawa.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: unincorporated community in Breathitt County, Kentucky
  • Also known as: “Elkatawa, Kentucky” and “Elkatawa, KY”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wolverine and Frozen Creek.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community and coal town in Breathitt County, , United States. is situated 2 miles northeast of Elkatawa.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in Breathitt County, , United States. is situated 2½ miles north of Elkatawa.

Town
Photo: Nyttend, Public domain.
is a home rule-class city in , United States, and its county seat. is situated 2½ miles east of Elkatawa.

Elkatawa

Latitude
37.55703° or 37° 33′ 25″ north
Longitude
-83.42685° or 83° 25′ 37″ west
Elevation
738 feet (225 metres)
Open location code
869RHH4F+R7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 154100817
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4291054
Wiki­data ID
Q5364194
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Irish—“Elkatawa” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “埃爾卡塔瓦”
  • French: “Elkatawa”
  • Irish: “Elkatawa”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Panhandle and Fivemile.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Miller Cemetery and Little Cemetery.

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