Adairville, Kentucky facts for kids
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Adairville, Kentucky
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Gallatin Street (KY 591) in Adairville
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Location in Logan County, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Logan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 837 |
| • Density | 712.34/sq mi (274.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42202
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| FIPS code | 21-00298 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0485749 |
Adairville is a small city in Logan County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has its own local government. The city was officially started on January 31, 1833. It was named after John Adair, who was a governor of Kentucky. The state assembly made it an official city on February 7, 1871. In 2020, about 837 people lived there.
An interesting historical event happened near Adairville in 1806. A future president, Andrew Jackson, was involved in a duel where another person, Charles Dickinson, was killed.
History of Adairville
Adairville was first settled a long time ago, in the late 1700s. Back then, it was called "Dromgooles' Station."
Near the town, a special place called Red River Meeting House was built in 1800. This place was important because it held the first "camp meeting" in the United States. A camp meeting was a large outdoor religious gathering. Many people believe this event helped start something called the Second Great Awakening. This was a time when many people became more interested in religion.
In 1818, the town was planned out, and its name was changed to "Adairsville." This new name honored a famous Kentucky politician, John Adair. The city officially became a city in 1833. By 1881, the "s" was dropped from the name, and it became "Adairville."
Geography of Adairville
Adairville is located in the southern part of Logan County. It is only about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of the border between Kentucky and Tennessee.
The city's main area is where two roads meet: U.S. Route 431 (which is called Main Street) and Kentucky Route 591 (called Gallatin Street).
- US 431 goes north about 13 miles (21 km) to Russellville. Russellville is the main town, or "county seat," of Logan County.
- US 431 also goes south about 12 miles (19 km) to Springfield, Tennessee.
Other larger cities nearby include:
- Bowling Green, Kentucky, which is about 36 miles (58 km) to the northeast.
- Clarksville, Tennessee, which is about 36 miles (58 km) to the southwest.
- Nashville, Tennessee, which is about 38 miles (61 km) to the south.
The United States Census Bureau says that Adairville covers a total area of about 1.18 square miles (3.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part, about 0.16%, is water. The South Fork of the Red River flows along the southern edge of the city. The main Red River is a few miles north.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 148 | — | |
| 1870 | 214 | 44.6% | |
| 1880 | 476 | 122.4% | |
| 1900 | 720 | — | |
| 1910 | 683 | −5.1% | |
| 1920 | 778 | 13.9% | |
| 1930 | 763 | −1.9% | |
| 1940 | 784 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 800 | 2.0% | |
| 1960 | 848 | 6.0% | |
| 1970 | 973 | 14.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,105 | 13.6% | |
| 1990 | 906 | −18.0% | |
| 2000 | 920 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 852 | −7.4% | |
| 2020 | 837 | −1.8% | |
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According to the census from the year 2000, there were 920 people living in Adairville. These people lived in 398 households, and 267 of these were families.
Most of the people in the city were White (about 79%). About 19% were African American. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 2.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 40 years.
Education
Adairville has a lending library. It is a part of the Logan County Public Library system.
See also
In Spanish: Adairville (Kentucky) para niños
