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Ermine, Kentucky
Ermine, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Ermine, Kentucky
Ermine, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Ermine, Kentucky is located in the United States
Ermine, Kentucky
Ermine, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Letcher
Area
 • Total 5.32242 sq mi (13.7850 km2)
 • Land 5.32242 sq mi (13.7850 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,240 ft (378 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 662
 • Density 14.4/sq mi (5.5/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
41815
Area code(s) 606
GNIS feature ID 491809

Ermine is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. Its ZIP Code is 41815.

A post office was established in the community in 1904. The origins of the place name Ermine are unclear: it might have named for the first postmaster Ermine Webb, resident Ermine Hall, or resident Ermine Craft. Letcher County Central High School was established in the area in 2005.

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