Augusta, Kentucky facts for kids

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Houses along the Ohio River in Augusta
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Location of Augusta in Bracken County, Kentucky.
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Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Bracken
Area
• Total	1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2)
• Land	1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2)
• Water	0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)  26.67%
Elevation	518 ft (158 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,096
• Density	921.01/sq mi (355.51/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	41002
Area code(s)	606
FIPS code	21-02674
GNIS feature ID	2403138

Augusta is a small city in Bracken County, Kentucky, in the United States. It sits right on the southern bank of the Ohio River. In 2020, about 1,096 people lived there.

When Bracken County was first formed in 1796, Augusta was its main town, called the county seat. Later, in 1839, the county seat moved to Brooksville. Augusta officially became a city in 1850.

Exploring Augusta's Location

Augusta is in the northeastern part of Kentucky. The main road through the city is Kentucky Route 8, also known as Fifth Street. This road goes northwest about 42 miles (68 km) to Cincinnati. It also goes southeast about 19 miles (31 km) to Maysville.

The Augusta Ferry helps people cross the Ohio River. It connects Augusta to Lewis Township, Brown County, Ohio, near Higginsport.

How Big is Augusta?

The United States Census Bureau says Augusta covers a total area of about 1.62 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.19 square miles (3.08 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.43 square miles (1.11 square kilometers), is water.

Augusta's Weather

Augusta has a climate with hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa".

Who Lives in Augusta?

In 2005, there were 1,204 people living in Augusta. There were 534 households, and 330 of these were families. The city had about 991 people per square mile (383 per square kilometer).

Most people in Augusta are White (about 97.5%). A smaller number are African American (about 1.25%).

Families and Ages

About 28.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 43.4% were married couples. Around 14.2% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.

The average age in Augusta was 38 years old. About 23.6% of the people were under 18. About 16.1% were 65 or older.

Augusta's Past

Philip Buckner founded Augusta in 1786. It started as a trading post along the Ohio River. The city got its name from Augusta County, Virginia. Augusta grew quickly and became the county seat of Bracken County in 1796. The county seat moved a few times before settling in Brooksville in 1839.

The Battle of Augusta

In 1862, during the Kentucky Campaign, a Confederate officer named Basil W. Duke attacked Augusta. He fought against Union boats on the Ohio River and local Union soldiers. Even though his side won some battles, they lost many soldiers. This made him decide not to cross into Ohio.

Schools in Early Augusta

Augusta once had five schools. One was private, and four were public. The most famous was Augusta College. It served the whole Bracken area until 1887. After that, the high school moved into the college building. The college itself closed in 1896.

What Augusta Makes

Augusta is home to a factory owned by Berry Global. This factory makes plastic films.

Augusta also has the Augusta Distillery. They are known for making Buckner Kentucky Bourbon.

Learning in Augusta

The public schools in Augusta are Augusta Elementary School and Augusta High School. These schools are part of the Augusta Independent Schools district, which started in 1887. Lisa McCane is the Superintendent of Schools.

Saint Augustine School was a Catholic school for grades PK-8. It was founded in 1865 by the Sisters of Notre Dame, but it is now closed.

Augusta's Mayors

Here is a list of some of the people who have served as mayor of Augusta:

• John Laycock (2023–present)
• Mike Taylor (2018–2022)
• John Laycock (2015–2017), served as temporary mayor
• Mary H. Zeigler (2014–2015), the first female mayor of Augusta
• John Laycock (2009–2014), served as temporary mayor, then reelected
• Wendell High (2007–2009), the first mayor to win two terms that were not back-to-back
• John Laycock (2004–2006), won as a "write-in" candidate
• Wendell High (1998–2002)
• Louis Habermehl Jr. (1992–1998), served as temporary mayor, then reelected
• Mike Bach (1990–1992)
• Isaac Weldon (1986–1990)
• Thomas Appelman (1970–1986)

Famous People from Augusta

The high school carillon in Augusta is dedicated to Rosemary Clooney.

• Henry Bidleman Bascom (1796–1850), a religious speaker and professor at Augusta College.
• George Clooney, a famous actor who graduated from Augusta High School.
• Nick Clooney, a TV journalist and host.
• Rosemary Clooney bought a home in Augusta in 1980.
• John Gregg Fee, a student of Augusta College who worked against slavery in Kentucky.
• Heather French, a former Miss America, was born in Augusta.
• Don Galloway, an actor known for the TV series Ironside.
• William Henry Harrison stayed at General John Payne's home in Augusta before becoming president.
• Buckner Stith Morris, who became the second mayor of Chicago.

See also

In Spanish: Augusta (Kentucky) para niños