Canoe, Kentucky

Canoe is an unincorporated community located in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States. Its post office closed in 1993.^[2]

CountryUnited States

Elevation

718 ft (219 m)

Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))

ZIP codes

41316

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Canoe
Unincorporated community
Canoe Location within the state of Kentucky Show map of Kentucky Canoe Canoe (the United States) Show map of the United States
Coordinates: 37°26′56″N 83°26′55″W
Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Breathitt
Elevation	718 ft (219 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	41316
GNIS feature ID	511206[1]

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The origin of the name Canoe is unclear. According to legend, at one point waters were so shallow on nearby Canoe Creek, a canoe had to be abandoned.^[3]