Siler, Whitley County, Kentucky

Siler, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Siler is located in Kentucky
Siler
Siler
Location within Kentucky
Siler is located in the United States
Siler
Siler
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 36°41′40″N 83°57′32″W / 36.69444°N 83.95889°W / 36.69444; -83.95889
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyWhitley
Elevation
978 ft (298 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
443
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
40763
Area code606
GNIS feature ID503497[1]

Siler is an unincorporated community in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States.[1] The community is located along Kentucky Route 92 11.6 miles (18.7 km) east-southeast of Williamsburg. Siler has a post office with ZIP code 40763, which opened on October 5, 1904. It is located within the Bell, Knox, and Whitley tri-county area.[2][3]

History

The community was established in the late 19th century, likely taking its name from a local family of early settlers. Its development was tied to the broader expansion of rural settlements throughout southeastern Kentucky during that period.

In the early 20th century, Siler served as a small local hub supporting nearby coal operations in the region. While not a major mining center itself, the community provided housing and basic services for workers involved in coal extraction and transportation in surrounding areas. The establishment of a post office in 1904 marked Siler's emergence as a recognized settlement.

Throughout the mid-20th century, Siler remained a small, rural community, with its economy connected to agriculture and the declining coal industry. Today, it continues to exist as a quiet residential area within Whitley County.

References

  1. 1 2 "Siler". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ↑ United States Postal Service. "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved April 8, 2017.


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