A You + Me Kentucky Town
Welcome to
Pikeville
Kentucky· Est. 1822
- Local spots
- 47
- Est.
- 1822
The Local Heartbeat
Why we love Pikeville
Where mountain spirit meets engineering marvels, and echoes of legends whisper in the Appalachian air.
Where Pikeville is
Plan your visit to Pikeville
Did you know?
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Pikeville is home to the "Pikeville Cut-Through," one of the largest civil engineering projects in the Western Hemisphere, effectively moving a river and a mountain.
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The Hatfield-McCoy feud, one of America's most famous family conflicts, played out in the mountains surrounding Pikeville.
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Pikeville's Main Street is built where the Levisa Fork River used to flow before the Cut-Through project.
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The town was originally named Liberty, but was renamed to Pikeville in honor of explorer Zebulon Pike, who discovered Pikes Peak.
Mark your calendar
- Hillbilly Days - Annual festival celebrating Appalachian culture, typically held in April.
- Pikeville Christmas Parade - Annual holiday parade held in December.
- The Hatfield-McCoy Reunion and Festival (held in Pike County) - Commemorating the infamous feud.
The story of Pikeville
Pikeville, Kentucky, nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, boasts a history deeply intertwined with the region's coal mining legacy and a dramatic transformation. Founded as Liberty in 1822 (though settlement predates this), it was later renamed Pikeville in honor of General Zebulon Pike. Its strategic location along the Levisa Fork River made it a crucial transportation hub, initially for timber and later for coal. The town's early years were shaped by its role as a trading post and county seat, slowly evolving alongside the burgeoning coal industry, which significantly impacted its economic and social fabric. Pikeville's development was not without conflict; the Hatfield-McCoy feud played out in the surrounding region, and the Civil War saw divided loyalties, reflecting broader national tensions. The completion of the Pikeville Cut-Through in the 1970s, a massive engineering project to reroute the Levisa Fork River and alleviate flooding, dramatically reshaped the town's landscape and facilitated further development, symbolizing its resilience and commitment to progress.
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GRAZE
Ice Cream
502 Town Mountain Rd, Pikeville, KY 41501, USA
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Broken Throne Brewing
Restaurant
121 Main Street, Pikeville
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Addy Cakes Bakery
Bakery
267 Peach Orchard Dr, Pikeville, KY 41501, USA
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VFW Post 3769
Museum
119 2nd St, Pikeville, KY 41501, USA
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Ritchie's Art and Gift Shoppe
Gift
234 2nd St, Pikeville, KY 41501, USA
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Heavenly Donuts
Restaurant
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Friends Drift Inn Foods and Gifts
Attraction
128 Caroline Ave STE 101, Pikeville, KY 41501, USA
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El Azul Grande
Restaurant
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El Poncho
Restaurant
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Biggens Barbie-Q
Restaurant
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Bank 253
Restaurant
253 2nd Street, Pikeville
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Above and Beyond – Just For You
Gift
336 Town Mountain Rd STE 5, Pikeville, KY 41501, USA
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Brothers Wright Distilling Co. Gift Shop
Gift
745 Hambley Blvd, Pikeville, KY 41501, USA
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Grey Bella Home Furnishings
Furniture
274 S Mayo Trail, Pikeville, KY 41501, USA
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Utility Management Group
Cafe
Pikeville, KY 41501, USA
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Big Sandy Heritage Center Museum
Museum
172 Division St 4th Floor, Pikeville, KY 41501, USA
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2B RV Park and Cabin Rental, LLC
Park
909 Fistrap Rd
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3rd Street Abbey
Hotel
140 3rd St
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5.0 Auto Detailing
Car Repair
2581 Raccoon Rd
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A&W
Restaurant
176 May-O Circle
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A&W Restaurant
Restaurant
176 Mayo Cir
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A-Optic
Clinic
147 Sycamore St
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AAA Insurance Services Inc.
Insurance
106 Williamson St
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AAA Real Estate Services, Inc.
Real Estate
141 Hibbard St
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AAPC Pikeville/Prestonsburg KY Chapter
Ngo
120 S Riverfill Dr
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ABS Metals
Outdoor Gear
650 US Highway 119 N
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ACE Land Solutions, LLC
Notary Public
918 Chloe Rd
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ARIS Insurance Pikeville
Insurance
213 S Mayo Trl
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ATM Food City
Atm
202 Cassady Blvd
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ATM PEOPLES BANK
Atm
262 CASSIDY BLVD
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AW Detailing & Auto Care
Car Repair
3979 Raccoon Rd
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Aaron's
Furniture
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Adam's Affordable Homes
Mobile Home Dealer
2399 US Highway 23 S
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Adams Corporations
Real Estate
322 Hambley Blvd
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Addiction Recovery Care
Abuse And Addiction Treatment
8015 Old Millard Hwy
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AeroCare Home Medical Supply
Medical Supply
404 S Mayo Trail Ste 9
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Airgas Branch
Business To Business
902 S Mayo Trl
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Akers Adam DR BS DC
Clinic
161 College St
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Akers Family Chiropractic
Clinic
171 Hibbard St
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Aligned Wellness
Clinic
107 Grace Ave
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Allure Hair Studio
Hairdresser
2032 S Mayo Trl
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Alternative Service Concepts
Insurance
178 2nd St Ste 100
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Altman Eye Center
Clinic
147 Hibbard St
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Amber H. Sisco, Attorney at Law
Wills Trusts And Probate
111 Caroline Ave
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American Fireplace & Hearth
Fireplace Service
1892 S Mayo Trl
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American Heating & Cooling
Hvac
1892 S Mayo Trl
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Andrea Hurley Photography
Photographer
481 Hambley Blvd
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Supporting Local Operations
Convenience & National BrandsWhile we prioritize independent local storefronts that carry the soul of the town, these national brands are located nearby and support local employment.
7-ELEVEN/SPEEDWAY #47186
Bank
A and L Outlet
General
ATM SPEEDWAY#9620
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