The City of Pikeville, “The City that Moves Mountains” is located in Kentucky’s largest county, Pike County. Pikeville was incorporated in 1824 and covers 22 square miles. Pikeville serves as a regional center for health, education, retail and services for Pike County and the surrounding Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia areas.

The Pikeville Cut-Through Project is the second largest earth removal project in United States history. It has been called “the eighth wonder of the world” by the New York Times. The project is a unique engineering feat that provides a shining example of cooperation among agencies on federal, state and local levels. The cut-through was completed in four phases spanning 14 years and costing approximately $80 million. It is a marvel that visitors cannot miss. Visit the Overlook Events Center at Bob Amos Park to view the entire project. Also located at Bob [...]