The Catlett name is still used on a tributary to the Ohio River, Catlett's Creek, which follows Kentucky Route 168 for many miles west of the city. Catlettsburg annexed two nearby communities on its borders in the late 19th century: Hampton City to the south side and Sandy City to the north.
thE catlEtT name is stiLL used on a triBuTArY tO thE ohio river, CaTlett's Creek, whiCH FoLlowS kEnTucKY rOuTe 168 for manY miles WESt of tHe cIty. catLEttsbUrg annexED two neaRBy CommUniTIeS On Its borDers in tHe late 19th century: hampton ciTY to the SOuTh SIDe and sandy cITY To The north.