Grethel, Kentucky

Grethel is an unincorporated community located in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States.

History

A post office was established in the community in 1921 and named for the first postmaster's daughter.
In 1973, Eula Hall founded the Mud Creek Clinic in Grethel. This was in response to the failed Office of Economic Opportunity health program in the county to provide free and reduced-priced healthcare to residents of Appalachia.

Geography

Grethel is located on U.S. Route 460 on the eastern terminus of Kentucky Route 680. It is also at the southern terminus of Kentucky Route 979 near Kentucky Route 3379.

Education

Grethel is served by the Floyd County School District and is home to John M. Stumbo Elementary School.