Near Jenkins in Letcher County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Mountain Strong

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2026

1. Mountain Strong Marker

Inscription.
On July 28, 2022, a devastating flood occurred within our region, resulting in the loss of 45 lives and countless homes destroyed. This memorial marker is in tribute to the resiliency and resolve of the mountain people.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is July 28, 2022.

Location. 37° 9.339′ N, 82° 38.003′ W. Marker is near Jenkins, Kentucky, in Letcher County. It can be reached from Raven Rock north of U.S. 23, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12646 Apostolic Dr, Jenkins KY 41537, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kentucky and in the Cumberland Plateau.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sept. 11, 2001 Memorial (here, next to this marker); More History (here, next to this marker); Caudill’s Army (here, next to this marker); The Shepherd of the Mountains (a few steps from this marker); Virginians Confederate Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Brothers Once More (a few steps from this marker); Pound Gap Massacre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Teardrop Monument (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jenkins.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2026

2. Mountain Strong Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.