| Shoulderblade | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
| Location within the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 37°29′50″N 83°28′2″W / 37.49722°N 83.46722°WCoordinates: 37°29′50″N 83°28′2″W / 37.49722°N 83.46722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Breathitt |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| GNIS feature ID | 515393 |
Shoulderblade is an unincorporated community located in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States.
It is reportedly named after a creek, a tributary of the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River. The creek was in turn named for a bone of very large animal once discovered on its banks. The community is also referred to as Juan, named after the Battle of San Juan Hill.