Neon
Neon IGA-Food World
3149 Highway 805, Neon, KY 41840
606-855-4224
Fleming’s Superette
582 Highway 343, Neon KY 41840
606-855-7443
Jenkins
Jenkins IGA
11 Freedom Lane, Jenkins, KY 41537
606-832-2155
Neon
Neon Dollar General
3043 Highway 805, Neon, KY 41840
606-855-7402
Jenkins
Jenkins Dollar General
9448 Highway 805, Jenkins, KY 41537
606-832-2523
Neon
Neon Double-Kwik Marathon
250 Highway 317, Neon, KY 41840
606-855-7042
Childer’s BP
103 Hwy 317, Neon, KY 41840
606-855-4739
Jenkins
Double Kwik- Marathon
987 Old Highway 23, Jenkins, KY 41537
606-832-4635
Whitesburg
Exxon
1766 Hwy 119 N, Ermine, KY 41815
606-633-8396
Mayking BP
2535 Us-119, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-2012
Whitesburg
Food City
251 Medical Plaza Lane Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-632-9680
Save-A-Lot
136 Parkway Plaza Loop, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-0111
Whitesburg Food World
34 Whitesburg Plaza, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-0111
Isom (closest to Knott County jobsites)
Isom IGA
29 Isom Plaza, Isom, KY 41824
606-633-9820
Whitesburg
Whitesburg Family Dollar Store
44 Parkway Plaza Loop, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-0981
Wal-Mart- Whitesburg
350 Whitesburg Plaza, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-0152
Whitesburg, Continued
Marathon
837 Hazard Rd, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-5547
Double Kwik- North Whitesburg
35 Susan Cook Dr, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-8327
Double Kwik- South Whitesburg
122 Jenkins Road, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-632-0040
Food City Gas N Go
251 Medical Plaza Lane, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-632-9680
Isom
Caudill’s Marathon
9267 Kentucky 15, Isom, KY 41824
606-632-3770
Isom Double Kwik- Exxon
9722 Kentucky 15, Isom 41824
606-633-2040

Neon
Community Trust Bank
1001 Highway 317, Neon, KY 41840
606-855-4435
Jenkins
Community Trust Bank
9505 Hwy 805, Jenkins, KY 41537
606-832-2477
Whitaker Bank
9387 Highway 805, Jenkins, KY 41537
606-633-8203
Whitesburg
Community Trust Bank
155 Main Street, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-0161
Neon
Neon- Basic Care
Neon ARH-Family Care Center
37 Highway 343, Neon, KY 41840
606-855-4400
Neon-Pharmacies
Family Drug of Neon
972 Highway 317, Neon, KY 41840
606-855-4428
Neon- Dental
Dr. Sam Quillen
861 Highway 317, Neon, KY 41840
606-855-7892
Jenkins
Jenkins-Basic Care
Jenkins Family Clinic
9428 Highway 805, Jenkins, KY 41537
606-832-0023
Sterling Primary Care
157 Dorton Jenkins Hwy, Jenkins, KY 41537
606-639-4020
Jenkins- Pharmacies
Rite Aid
9485 Highway 805, Jenkins, KY 41537
606-832-2084
Whitesburg, Continued
Community Trust Bank *ATM on site*
24 Parkway Plaza Loop, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-4532
Whitaker Bank
187 Main Street, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-8200
Whitaker Bank-North Branch
2378 Highway 15, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-8205
Isom
Community Trust Bank *ATM on site*
56 Isom Plaza, Jeremiah, KY 41826
606-633-5995
Whitaker Bank
9754 Highway 15, Isom, KY 41824
606-633-8204
Jenkins- Pharmacies
Boggs Pharmacy
9500 Highway 805, Jenkins, KY 41537
606-832-2121
Whitesburg
Basic Care
ARH Whitesburg Clinic
214 Hospital Road, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-4414
Mountain Comprehensive Health-Whitesburg Clinic
226 Medical Plaza Lane, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-4871
Letcher County Health Department
115 E Main Street, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-2068
Hospital
Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital
240 Hospital Road, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-3500
Whitesburg- Dental
Dr. Kevin Roark
172 Parkway Plaza, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-4251
Dr. David Narramore
353 Main Street, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-4854

Whitesburg- Eye Care
Eye Care Center
29 Maple Street, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-5400
Williams Mountain Vision Center
19 Solomon Road, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-0149
Whitesburg- Pharmacies
Parkway Pharmacy
2354 Highway 15, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-4435
Neon
Neon- Local Fare
Barker’s Grocery
2192 Highway 343, McRoberts, KY 41835
606-832-2521
Gary’s Discount and Pizza
373 Highway 317, Neon, KY 41840
606-855-7109
Jenkins
Jenkins- Fast Food
Hardee’s
9433 Highway 805, Jenkins, KY 41537
606832-2641
Giovanni’s Pizza
9543 Highway 805, Jenkins, KY 41537
606-832-4601
Jenkins- Local Fare
Cavalier Drug Store and Café
9500 Highway 805, Jenkins, KY 41537
606-832-2600
J.R.’s Pizza and More
4793 Dorton-Jenkins Highway, Jenkins, KY 41537
606-639-2040
Marie’s Place
10403 Highway 805, Jenkins, KY 41537
606-832-9000
Whitesburg- Pharmacies, Continued
Rite Aid Pharmacy
2300 Highway 15, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-632-1936
Food City Pharmacy
251 Medical Plaza Ln., Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-0197
Isom
Isom- Pharmacy
Isom Community Pharmacy
93 Isom Plaza, Isom, KY 41826
606-633-9238
Whitesburg
Whitesburg- Local Fare
Pine Mountain Grill
45 Highway 119 S., Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-1183
Icing on the Cake
280 Main Street, Whitesburg, KY 41858
859-582-8104
The Thirsty Heifer
127 Main Street, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-5749
Heritage Kitchen
260 Main Street, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-536-5055
Parkway Restaurant
3749 Highway 15, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-4680
Summit City (Lunch Only)
214 Main Street Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-2715
Whitesburg- International
Las Pena Mexican Grill
180 Parkway Plaza, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-3903
Jumbo House (Chinese)
94 Whitesburg Plaza, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-8388

Whitesburg- Fast Food
Wendy’s
37 Medical Plaza Lane, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-1487
Long John Silver’s
2346 Highway 15, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-0140
Dairy Queen
1537 Jenkins Road, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-5798
McDonald’s
40 Highway 119 S., Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-9775
Pizza Hut
63 Jenkins Road, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-2371
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
662 Highway 2034, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-4305
Little Caesar’s Pizza
98 Whitesburg Plaza, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-1090
Arby’s (Inside Exxon)
1766 Hwy 119 N, Ermine, KY 41815
606-633-8396
Subway
714 Highway 2034, Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-3400
Isom
Isom- Local Fare
Holcomb’s Custard Stand
584 Isom Dr., Isom, KY 41824
606-633-5246
Joe Pack’s Chicken
85 Highway 1148, Isom, KY 41824
606-633-4209
Paradise Pizza
7577 Highway 15, Whitesburg, KY 41858 (Between
Whitesburg and Isom)
606-633-4050
Isom- Fast Food
Subway
75 Isom Plaza, Isom, KY 41826
606-633-1655

(5 minutes from Neon) Hemphill Community Center is located on KY Hwy 317 just north of Neon, KY in the old Hemphill Grade School building on the Coal Miner's Highway. The community center is home of the
Letcher County Coal Miner's Monument. The Hemphill Community Center has Bluegrass & dancing on Friday nights.
Phone: 606-855-7567 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hemphill-Community-Center/123894521002644
(15 minutes from Neon) Located in downtown Whitesburg, the Appalshop is a media center dedicated to preserving Appalachian culture. Appalshop celebrates fine arts, film, and music through exhibits and concerts and hosts the Seedtime on the Cumberland Festival each June.
Phone: 606-633-8886 http://www.appalshop.org
(15 minutes from Neon) Located in the city of Whitesburg our recreation center offers a 3 story climbing wall, a six lane Brunswick bowling alley, multi-purpose gymnasium with 3 basketball/volleyball courts, state-of-theart fitness and weight room, an arcade room, concession stand, table tennis, a golf simulator, a hunting simulator, indoor walking track, and party rooms. So if it’s rainy, come spend a day at the rec center!
Phone: 606-633-7027 http://www.letchercounty.ky.gov/tour/entertainment/Pages/lcrc.aspx
(15 minutes from Neon) A truly rare find! A legal moonshine distillery in the heart of Appalachia! Kentucky
Mist Moonshine is located in downtown Whitesburg. They craft their own brand of flavored and natural
Moonshine, you can sample up to 9 of their available flavors. You can also see the moonshine still on display!
They also have merchandise and a friendly staff that will be glad to talk to you about their heritage, and methods.
Phone: 606-633-0108 http://www.kentuckymist.com/
(35 minutes from Neon) Offering hiking (1 ½ miles) to the falls over easy terrain though wooded, mountain scenery in Eolia, KY. This is a 2600 acre state nature preserve and the largest concentrations of Kentucky’s endangered species inhabit this area. The scenery is breath-taking, featuring a 60 foot waterfall plunging into massive boulders at the bottom of a deep gorge.
Phone: 606-633-0362 http://www.naturepreserves.ky.gov/naturepreserves/Pages/badbranch/aspx
(5 minutes from Neon) The old South East Coal Company that dates back several decades has been transformed into the family owned Highland Winery. The old company store has been carefully restored, and visitors can see firsthand how the small community of Seco has turned coal into wine. Tours are also available, with a bed and breakfast and restaurant conveniently housed in the old store. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-
Saturday, closed Sunday. Offers 15 varieties and produces some 4,000 gallons each year.
Phone: 606-855-7968 http://www.kentuckytourism.com/dining/wineries_breweries/highland-winery/384232/

(45 minutes from Neon) Located just of Highway 15, north of Whitesburg, Carr Fork Lake offers picknicking, hiking, and swimming at a public beach. The lake boasts good bass, crappie, and walleye fishing as well.
Phone: 606-642-3308 http://www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/carrcreek/default.aspx
(50 minutes from Neon) Breaks Interstate Park is the largest canyon east of the Mississippi River. Located on the Virginia-Kentucky border near Elkhorn City, KY, it is described as the “Grand Canyon of the East.” The park offers scenic hiking trails, overlooks, boating, swimming, horseback riding and white water kayaking (class
5 rapids in the fall).
Phone: 276-865-4413 http://www.breakspark.com
(One hour from Neon) A state resort park located in Perry County, Buckhorn Lake offers picnicking, camping, hiking, and water recreation.
Phone: 800-325-0058 http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/bk/
(One hour and 15 minutes from Neon) Mary Breckinridge founded the Frontier Nursing Service in 1925 and
America’s oldest school for nurse-midwifery in 1939. Visitors may tour the school and see a 15 th century
English stained glss window in the St. Christopher’s Chapel next to Hyden Hospital.
Phone: 606-672-2317 http://www.frontiernursing.org
(50 minutes from Neon) This three-story restored commissary in Benham, KY displays artifacts, antiques, photographs, and machinery to give visitors a look at the beginning of Appalachia’s major economic builder, coal mining. Group rates are available and a free tour can be arranged through the museum and mock coal mine. http://kentucky.coal.museum/
(50 minutes from Neon) Visitors will take a tour of a real coal mine by rail car while wearing the same protective gear worn by coal miners. The tour features animatronics. In addition, the 1920s lamp house museum contains original tools and headlamps, the bathhouse, the L&N train depot and load out system. A black granite monument honors John L. Lewis, President of the United Mine Workers of America, and U.S.
Steel District #1 miners who died in mining accidents.
Phone: 606-848-1530 http://www.portal31.org
(50 minutes from Neon) The highest state park in Kentucky at 2,700 feet, Kingdom Come State Park offers scenic overlooks and moderate-level hiking opportunities. The park features picnicking shelters, paddle boats, and 1283 acres of scenic views and natural wonders. Close to the Kentucky Coal Mine Museum and Portal 31.
Phone: 606-589-2479 http://www.kingdomcome.org

(30 minutes from Neon) Twenty miles of wilderness road along the ridge of Pine Mountain that leads to
Kingdom Come State Park near Cumberland, KY. The trail has recently been paved and appropriate for most types of automobiles. The trail has breathtaking views and frequent black bear sightings. A trip through the trail is nice way to come back to Letcher County from Kingdom Come State Park.
Phone: 606-589-2479 http://parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/pine-mountain-trail.aspx
(35 minutes from Neon) The Hindman Settlement School’s long tradition of promoting Appalachian crafts continues today through the beautiful Marie Stewart Museum and Craft Shop. Since it opened in 1995, more than 100 crafts people have had their crafts accepted into the consignment shop and service program, which helps market quality crafts from the region. The Museum and Craft Shop is housed in a historic log structure and has many books by regional authors and CDs of regional music available for sale. Open Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Saturdays during the winter. During the summer, open Monday – Friday
(same hours) and on Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Phone: 606-785-9844 http://www.hindmansettlement.org/shop
(35 minutes from Neon) Nestled between Pine and Black Mountains, the two highest peaks in the state, Oven
Fork was named for ovens set at the banks of a Cumberland tributary where bricks were baked. Since, 1991, the Mercantile has practiced the old principles of business through trade (buying and selling), barter, and consignment. The Mercantile features local art, books, music, crafts, antiques, homemade candies, and a collection of over 1000 arrowheads from Black and Pine Mountains.
Phone: 606-785-9844 http://www.ovenfork.com
(2 hours from Neon) Natural Bridge State Resort Park is located outside of Slade, Kentucky in Powell County.
Natural Bridge gets its name from a natural sandstone arch spanning 78 feet across a ravine 65 feet in the air.
The arch can be reached by adventuresome hikers or by the park’s sky lift. Offering hiking, guided rock climbing, boating, paddle boats, swimming pool, picnicking, camping, and scenic overlooks year round.
Phone: 800-325-1710 http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/natural-bridge/default.aspx
(2 hours from Neon) Red River Outdoors, located close to Natural Bridge State Park, offers many outdoor activities including rock climbing guide service, canoe rental/guide, mountain bike rental/guide, day and overnight hiking/backpacking trips and secluded primitive and group camping. Red River Outdoors develops exciting activity packages for any group size, time frame, budget, or physical needs.
Phone: Contact Matt or Amy Tackett, Cell 859-230-3567, Store 606-663-ROCK http://www.redriveroutdoors.com
(2 hours from Neon) Just outside of Pineville, Kentucky. This park offers picnicking, golf, hiking, and swimming. The park features Chained Rock, which is a large boulder overlooking the town of Pineville that was chained by the local Boy Scout group to symbolically protect the town. The park was the first designated
State Park in Kentucky.
Phone: 800-325-1712 http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/pine-mountain/

(15 minutes from Neon) Based upon John Fox, Jr.'s "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come.,” , this Outdoor
Drama now runs in the summer months, late June to early September, in Jenkins, Kentucky. You may call, write, or email now for advance ticket information.
Phone: 606-832-1453 - Email: littleshepherd@windstream.net - Cumberland Mountain Arts & Crafts Council,
Inc. PO Box 1482, Jenkins, KY 41537. http://www.littleshepherddrama.com
(10 minutes from Neon) Fishpond Lake is a local lake that features primitive camping, 2 mile walk around lake, playground and picnic shelters. http://www.tourseky.com/node/746/
(10 minutes from Neon) Nestled in the town of Jenkins, Jenkins lake features picnicking and fishing for your enjoyment. A great after work relaxation destination.
(10 minutes from Neon) The David A. Zegeer Coal-Railroad Museum is local history museum located at 102
Main Street in Jenkins, Kentucky across from the former Jenkins High School. The museum was dedicated on
May 9, 1998.
The museum is housed in an authentically restored 1911 train station which it shares with a bank.
Included in the museum's collection are photographs of historic and modern coal mining, actual tools and other artifacts used by the railroads and mines, and scrip formerly used in the company stores. All of the exhibits illustrate the history of Jenkins and the Consolidation Coal Company.
[2] The museums hours are
Tuesday-Saturday (11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) and Sunday (1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.) eastern time.
Phone: 606-832-4676 http://www.coaleducation.org/zegeer/
(One hour from Neon) Eastern Kentucky’s premier entertainment center seats 1050 for professional drama from June to September. The park, just outside of Prestonsburg, also features scenic hiking and water recreation on Dewey Lake.
Phone: 800-325-0142 http://www.jwtheatre.com
http://www.parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/jenny-wiley/
(45 minutes from Neon) The Lilley Cornett Woods National Natural Landmark and state wildlife refuge is one of Kentucky's few remaining tracts of virgin forest. Of the 90 species of trees and shrubs found here, the oldest pre-date the pilgrim's arrival at plymoth Rock. The guided hike involves a strenuous 900-foot gain in elevation.
554 acres, old growth forest, center of the "Mixed Mesophytic Forest Region". Tours daily. May 15 - August
15. Tours on weekends only April 1 - May 14 and August 16 - October 31 Phone: 606-633-5828 http://www.naturalareas.eku.edu/lilley-cornettwoods-appalachian-ecological-research-station/

(25 minutes from Neon) Built in 1966 as authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1960, the 154 acre lake is used for fishing, boating, camping, picnicking, hiking, and municipal water supply. Picnic area overlooks reservoir and is complete with restroom facility. The reservoir is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, but most of the developed recreation sites are managed by the Jefferson National Forest. Fish population in the lake includes, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish. The lake is stocked by the Virginia Department of
Game and Inland Fisheries. Cane Patch campground is the center of the recreation activity on the lake. It has
33 camping sites with restrooms, showers and playground equipment. The Laurel Fork campgrounds provide a more primitive atmosphere for campers and is only accessible by boat.
Phone: 276-796-5775 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrid=15200
(2 and ½ hours from Neon) At Cumberland Gap, the first great gateway to the west, follow the buffalo, the
Native American, the long hunter, the pioneer... all traveled this route through the mountains into the wilderness of Kentucky. Modern day explorers and travelers stand in awe at this great gateway and the many miles of trails and scenic features found in the park. Scenic vistas, cascading waterfalls, and lush forests excite the senses and provide the opportunity to experience the Southern Appalachians up close. The forests and streams of the mountains provide habitat for numerous species of plants and animals. 85 miles of trails and numerous scenic areas provide the opportunity to explore the great outdoors! A good trip to pair with Pine
Mountain State Park.
Phone: 606-248-2817 http://www.nps.gov/cuga/index.htm
(One hour from Neon) Officially opened June 4, 2005, Black Mountain Recreational Park receives tens of thousands of riders each year from all over the world who come to take in the beauty and take on the challenge of the rugged Appalachian Mountains.
-round vels 1 through 5 4x4 Trails and Obstacles
A general use permit is required for each vehicle entering the area.
Yearly permits and 31 day permits are available for purchase at either trailhead.
Phone: 606-837-3205 http://www.harlancountytrails.com/blackmountain-trails.php
(3 hours from Neon) White water rafting on the Nolichucky River is an experience that challenges rafters with wavy rapids in an impressive wilderness setting. The Unaka Mountains provide an incredible backdrop as you paddle from North Carolina into Tennessee in the steepest river gorge east of the Mississippi. Reservations must be made in advance.
Phone: 888-905-7238 http://www.noc.com/whitewater-rafting/nolichucky-river/

(15 minutes from Neon) The Letcher County Mountain Heritage Festival was first celebrated in 1982, and was coordinated by the county judge, fiscal court, and county treasurer. In the beginning, the festival hosted a county pig roast accompanied by bluegrass music for entertainment. Over the years, the festival has grown to over 100 crafters, 17 food vendors and three days of live entertainment. Over 10,000 visitors attend the festivities annually. This community event proudly promotes the heritage of its people by showcasing various craft demonstrations, past and present. Will be held September 10-24, 2011. http://www.mountainheritagefestival.com
(15 minutes from Neon) In addition to food and crafts, this festival offers a film exhibition at the Appalshop Theater, readings by local authors, live music performances by local artists, a clogging workshop, a musical petting zoo, a square dance, as well as watermelon eating, seed spitting and hollerin’ contests. Come join the fun at the Seedtime on the Cumberland Festival! Date TBA June 2011.
633-0108 http://www.seedtimefestival.org
Phone: 606-
(40 minutes from Neon) Explore the beautiful mountainous trails, a 4 acre cold water lake with a 300ft. sand swimming beach, or hike up to the observation fire tower for a gorgeous overlook. The Observation Tower stands at 4,223 feet above sea level, and you can view 5 states from the Tower. Bring a camera, and prepare to spend the day outdoors!
Phone: 276-328-2931 http://www.virginia.org/Listings/OutdoorsAndSports/HighKnotRecreationArea
Letcher County Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff Danny Webb
606-633-2293
Kentucky State Police
Post 13 Hazard, KY
606-435-6069
Neon Fire and Rescue
Fire Chief Carter Bevins
606-855-7303
Letcher Fire and Rescue
Fire Chief Gary Rogers
606-633-0119
Letcher County Rangers
Chief Paul Miles
606-633-0182
Jenkins Fire and Rescue
Fire Chief Rick Corbett
606-832-2141