Dorton is an unincorporated community and coal town in southern Pike County, Kentucky, United States. Located along U.S. Route 23, also known as Country Music Highway. It is centered at the confluence of Dorton and Shelby Creeks and the junction of U.S. 23 and KY 610, 13 miles south of Pikeville.

Dorton
Dorton post office
Dorton post office
Dorton is located in Kentucky
Dorton
Dorton
Location within the state of Kentucky
Dorton is located in the United States
Dorton
Dorton
Dorton (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°16′36″N 82°34′45″W / 37.27667°N 82.57917°W / 37.27667; -82.57917
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyPike
Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EST)
ZIP codes
41520
Area code606
GNIS feature ID491021[1]

The community was named for William P. Dorton. The post office at Dorton was established July 2, 1872 and John Bumgardner was the first post master.[citation needed]

Dorton Elementary School is located in the community. Dorton High School closed its doors at the conclusion of the 1989–90 school year when it consolidated with neighboring Virgie High School, forming Shelby Valley High School.

Education

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Most students residing in Dorton attend:

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Notable Residents

Elisha Justice - 2010 Kentucky "Mr. Basketball". Elisha attended Dorton Elementary School, and later Shelby Valley High School.