The land was bought by John C.C. Nayo and sold to Consolidation
Coal Co. to develop the town and coal mines. The coal company laid
out the streets, built houses, stores, hospital, churches and
schools. The town was named for Geo. C. Jenkins, a promoter and
Baltimore banker. In 1912, the railroad reached Jenkins. With
Consolidation's 14 Tipples, Letcher County was the largest coal
producer in Kentucky in 1916.
This is a nice little town, so just drive around and look at
some of the sights.
The cache is a 35mm film canister. Just a quick Park and Grab
while visiting the town. Please be stealthy and BYOP!