Places to stay in Thornton, Kentucky

Thornton is an unincorporated community and coal town in Letcher County, Kentucky. Their post office closed in November 2008 Places to eat in the region include Johnson's Drive Inn Restaurant, Jumbo House, Lee's Famous Recipe, and Pine Mountain Grill.

If you are travelling in the area, Thornton is located close to Oven Fork Post Office (historical), McRoberts Post Office, School Number Two (historical), Beaverdam School (historical) and Rockhouse Fork.

The center of Thornton ( which is at is longitude -82°46'47.186 and latitude 37°10'37.848 ) is located 5 miles away from Whitesburg and 9 miles away from Jenkins.