Pine Knob | |
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  Pine Knob Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 37°31′40.19″N86°28′27.93″W / 37.5278306°N 86.4744250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Grayson |
| Settled | circa 1777 [1] |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| Area code(s) | 270 and 364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 500697 [2] |
| Website | www |
Pine Knob is an unincorporated community in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States. [2]
Pine Knob was settled around 1777 because of its wildlife and abundant spring water supply. [1]
In 1987, Pine Knob Diner and Amphitheatre, an open–air dinner theater, accompanied by a 1950s-era diner, opened for live performances. [3]
Many of the community's original buildings, such as the Pine Knob School and an old general store building, have been well preserved. [4]
Pine Knob is located about 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Caneyville. It is situated along a locally maintained road off of Kentucky Route 79 between Caneyville and Short Creek. [5]
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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