Davella is an unincorporated community situated in Pike County in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United States. The settlement is part of the Eastern Coalfield region of Kentucky and lies within the Eastern Time Zone (UTC −5 standard time, UTC −4 daylight saving time).
Geography
Davella is located along Kentucky Route 81, southwest of the county seat, Pikeville. The community's elevation is recorded at approximately 755 feet (230 m) above sea level. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Davella is identified by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) feature ID 511770.
Administrative and Demographic Characteristics
As an unincorporated area, Davella does not have a municipal government and is administered directly by Pike County authorities. Population statistics are not separately tabulated for Davella in the U.S. Census; demographic data are incorporated into broader census tracts covering rural Pike County.
Infrastructure and Services
The community is served by the area code 606, which covers eastern Kentucky. Postal services for Davella are provided through nearby post offices; the community does not maintain its own ZIP code.
Historical Notes
The origin of the name “Davella” is not definitively documented in widely available sources. It is commonly understood to be a local toponym possibly derived from the surname of an early family or settler associated with the area, but authoritative verification of this etymology is lacking.
References
- United States Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System: “Davella, Kentucky,” Feature ID 511770.
- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, official state highway maps.
No further encyclopedic information is available for Davella, Kentucky.