Sixth Vein

Sixth Vein is an unincorporated community located in , , United States. The site was home to the Sixth Vein mine which operated during the 1930s and 40s.
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  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: unincorporated community in Hopkins County, Kentucky
  • Also known as: Sixth Vein, Kentucky” and “Sixth Vein, KY

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fiddle Bow and Charleston.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community located in southwest , , United States. It was populated as early as 1913. The town takes its name from a black oak tree that once lived in the area that had the appearance of a violin bow. is situated 1½ miles northeast of Sixth Vein.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in southwestern , , United States. According to legend, it was named for "Free Charles", a former slave, who kept a tavern there. is situated 2 miles south of Sixth Vein.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community and coal town located in , , United States. An act of incorporation for the town was passed in 1890. is situated 5 miles southeast of Sixth Vein.

Sixth Vein

Latitude
37.25144° or 37° 15′ 5″ north
Longitude
-87.67223° or 87° 40′ 20″ west
Elevation
505 feet (154 metres)
Open location code
869J782H+H4
Open­Street­Map ID
node 153381378
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4828517
Wiki­data ID
Q7533194
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to South Azerbaijani—“Sixth Vein” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 西克斯韋恩
  • French: Sixth Vein
  • South Azerbaijani: سیکست وئین، کنتاکی

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Lick Church and Lick Creek Cemetery Number 1.

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