Our Pikeville-Pike County, KY Welcome Center Gift Shop has fresh new arrivals, perfect for both locals and visitors looking to take home a piece of Eastern Kentucky. Whether you’re shopping for unique handmade crafts, regional keepsakes, or a good book steeped in history, there’s something new waiting for you.
Locally Handcrafted Ceramic Piggy Banks & Paperweights
Pike County artisan Bambi Phillips has created a delightful new series of ceramic piggy banks and paperweights. Available in soft pink and bright blue, these hand-painted pieces are both practical and charming. Each one carries a touch of Appalachian craftsmanship, making them an excellent gift or a collectible treasure.
Hatfields & McCoys USB Drives
Blending history with technology, our Hatfields & McCoys USB drives are more than just storage—they’re storytellers. Created as a companion to the Hatfields & McCoys Historic Feud Driving Tour brochure, these drives provide you with your very own narrator as you journey through the legendary feud sites.
Just like a CD, the USB contains narrated tracks that match the stops listed in the brochure. Simply plug it into your vehicle, switch your input to USB, and play the track noted for the site you’re visiting. The stories bring the feud to life as you drive into the hollows where this famous chapter of American history unfolded.
For those who prefer the traditional option, CDs are also available.
“606” Tees
Show your Eastern Kentucky pride with our brand-new “606” T-shirts. Stylish, comfortable, and a perfect conversation starter, these cotton-poly blend shirts celebrate our region’s well-loved area code with Appalachian spirit.
Real Coal Figurines
We’re proud to carry locally made coal figurines, sculpted from authentic Appalachian coal. These pieces reflect the region’s heritage and make meaningful gifts or souvenirs, honoring the generations who built their lives around Eastern Kentucky’s mining legacy.
Need a brochure? We can mail you one!
Featured Local History: Peach Orchard Bottom
Also now available in the gift shop is Peach Orchard Bottom, a comprehensive new book from the Pike County Historical Society.
Peach Orchard Bottom, located along the Louisa Fork of the Big Sandy River, was the foundation upon which Pikeville was established. This meticulously researched 350-page book covers Pikeville’s growth from its earliest days through 1865, exploring how geography, politics, and industry shaped the community.
Readers will discover stories of Pikeville’s founding families, its early courthouses, pre-Civil War society, and the challenges of postwar development. Richly detailed with maps, plats, and historical accounts, the book is essential reading for anyone interested in Pikeville’s history and the resilience of Appalachian settlers.
Visit Us in the Historic Flatiron Building
All of these items—and more—are available at our Pikeville-Pike County Welcome Center Gift Shop, now located in the historic Flatiron Building in downtown Pikeville:
📍 685 Hambley Blvd, Pikeville, KY 41501
🕘 Open Monday–Friday: 9 AM–5 PM | Saturday: 9 AM–2 PM
Many items are also available in our online store
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