Welcome to
Kentucky
Where the spirit of Appalachia echoes through winding hollows and the legacy of coal whispers on the breeze.
Virgie is located in Pike County, which is the largest county in Kentucky by land area.
The area around Virgie is known for its scenic beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking and fishing.
Like many communities in Appalachia, Virgie has a strong tradition of bluegrass and country music.
Virgie, Kentucky, nestled in Pike County, is a small, unincorporated community whose history is deeply interwoven with the coal mining industry that shaped much of Eastern Kentucky in the 20th century. While specific details regarding its exact founding are scarce, Virgie likely emerged as a settlement alongside the expansion of railroads and coal operations in the region. The area's rich coal deposits attracted workers and their families, contributing to the growth of small towns like Virgie, which served as local hubs for commerce and community life. The impact of coal mining is evident in the landscape and the cultural heritage of the area, reflecting both the economic prosperity and the environmental and social challenges that came with this industry.
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45 Caney Dr, Pikeville, KY 41501, USA
Restaurant
1871 KY-610 w, Virgie, KY 41572, USA
Restaurant
25 KY-610, Virgie, KY 41572, USA
Sports
5962 Robinson Creek Rd
Car Repair
873
Company
1559 Dorton Jenkins Hwy
Hotel
1800 Rockhouse Crk
Place Of Worship
6765 Robinson Creek Rd
Place Of Worship
1320 Allegheny Rd
Attraction
General
2281 Dorton-Jenkins Hwy
General
2281 Dorton-Jenkins Hwy
Sports Centre
1285 W Hwy 610
Place Of Worship
989 Beefhide Crk
Place Of Worship
Virgie KY
Place Of Worship
14 Edger Osborne Rd
Car Repair
Frogtown Rd
Restaurant
5970 Robinson Creek Rd
School
Diner
52 Little Robinson Crk
Gas
109 Jenkins Highway
Hospital
6800 US Highway 23 S
Place Of Worship
166 Lick Branch Ln
Ngo
120 Hopkins Frk
Glass And Mirror Sales Service
86 Old Penny Rd
River
Clothes
1194 Caney Hwy
General
9872 Elkhorn Crk
Structure And Geography
Place Of Worship
175 Booker Frk
Place Of Worship
Place Of Worship
205 Caney Hwy
Pharmacy
151 Dorton Jenkins Hwy
Attraction
200 Douglas Pkwy
Company
6730 Robinson Creek Rd
General
65 Compton Dr
General
65 Compton Dr
Car Repair
369 Ky Highway 610 W
General
Double Kwik, 9376 Caney Hwy
Post Office
87 DORTON JENKINS HWY
Nurse Practitioner
178 Douglas Pkwy
Beauty
1849 Ky Highway 610 W
General
Park
Dorton Hill Rd
School
199 Dorton-Jenkins Hwy
Place Of Worship
Jenkins Hwy
Roller Skating Rink
8044 Ky Highway 610 W
Fire Station
14700 US Highway 23 S
General
997 Little Crk
Clinic
6800 US Highway 23 S