Facility Overview
Situated along Fisher Cemetery Road in Knox County, just outside central Barbourville, Kentucky, this parking area at 739 Fisher Cemetery Rd serves primarily as a private rural residential parking footprint. The location features an open-air surface driveway and gravel parking area suitable for local access. Due to its open outdoor layout, there are no overhead ceiling restrictions or low-clearance concerns, making the grounds easily accessible for standard compact vehicles, light pickup trucks, passenger SUVs, and typical utility trailers. Drivers should note that the terrain consists of unpaved rural driveway ground and packed gravel rather than a commercial multi-story garage structure.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Located in the rolling hills of southeastern Kentucky, this setting is located within a 10-to-15 minute drive of downtown Barbourville and key regional points of interest:
- Union College (Union Commonwealth University): Situated roughly 5 to 6 miles away in downtown Barbourville, hosting collegiate athletics, arts, and academic gatherings.
- Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site: Located approximately 7 miles south, offering historic cabin replicas, picnic shelters, mini-golf, and walking trails commemorating early frontier exploration.
- Barbourville Historic Downtown Square & Knox County Courthouse: About 5 miles away, featuring local Appalachian dining, community festivals like the annual Daniel Boone Festival, and small businesses.
- Cumberland River: Flowing through the valley nearby, providing popular regional spots for fishing, kayaking, and outdoor recreation.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Access to the property is directly via Fisher Cemetery Road, connecting to nearby rural routes and Highway 225/US-25E (Cumberland Gap Parkway). US-25E acts as the primary four-lane arterial corridor connecting Barbourville north toward Corbin and Interstate 75, and south toward Pineville, Middlesboro, and the Cumberland Gap. Public mass transit options such as subways, light rail, or frequent urban bus services are not available in this rural sector; all connectivity relies on personal motor vehicles, county roads, and state highways.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-air ground-level surface parking without low ceiling barriers.
- Unrestricted vertical clearance suitable for standard pickups, SUVs, and high-profile work trucks.
- Direct vehicular access from Fisher Cemetery Road.
- Quiet, low-traffic rural surroundings off primary highway thoroughfares.
- Private residential premises requiring property owner authorization prior to stopping or parking.
Ideal For
- Residents, authorized visitors, and service personnel traveling directly to 739 Fisher Cemetery Road.
- Drivers operating light-duty trucks and SUVs requiring open-air headroom without height clearances.
- Visitors seeking staging or stopping space in the immediate residential vicinity with explicit landowner permission.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Because this location is a private residential address and not a public commercial garage, unauthorized public parking is prohibited. Drivers navigating Fisher Cemetery Road should operate with care, particularly during winter weather, heavy rainfall, or poor visibility on narrower two-lane country roads. GPS navigation may experience intermittent cellular reception in valley sections of southeastern Kentucky, so drivers are encouraged to download regional road maps prior to transit.
