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Jonkan, Kentucky

Coordinates: 37°26′58″N 82°23′32″W / 37.44944°N 82.39222°W / 37.44944; -82.39222
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Jonkan, Kentucky
Jonkan, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Jonkan, Kentucky
Jonkan, Kentucky
Coordinates: 37°26′58″N 82°23′32″W / 37.44944°N 82.39222°W / 37.44944; -82.39222
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyPike
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
GNIS feature ID2120864[1]

Jonkan (also known as Jonican) is a ghost town in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. Jonkan was located along Jonican Branch and Jonican Road 7.2 miles (11.6 km) east-southeast of Pikeville. The community is still marked on county highway maps.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Jonkan (historical)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ State Primary Road System: Pike County (PDF) (Map). Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. 2013. Retrieved June 9, 2013.