Bardwell, Kentucky facts for kids
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Bardwell, Kentucky
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Tiny church at Bardwell City Park
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Location of Bardwell in Carlisle County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Carlisle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 714 |
| • Density | 826.39/sq mi (318.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42023
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| Area codes | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-03664 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0486336 |
Bardwell is a small city in Kentucky, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Carlisle County. The city officially became a town in 1878. In 2020, about 714 people lived there. Bardwell is part of the larger Paducah, KY-IL area.
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History of Bardwell
Bardwell started in 1874 when a new train line, which later became part of the Illinois Central Railroad, reached this spot. At first, it might have been called "Crittenden," after Governor John J. Crittenden. But since another town in Kentucky already had that name, it was changed to "Bardwell."
There are two ideas about how the name "Bardwell" came to be. Some say it was named after a railroad boss who had a construction camp nearby. Others think the name came from a "boarded well" (a well covered with boards) at the camp.
In 1878, the Kentucky government officially made Bardwell a city. Its original borders were a circle, with the local train station at the very center.
When Carlisle County was created in 1886, the nearby town of Arlington was first chosen as the county seat. But Bardwell challenged this decision. Because Bardwell was more in the middle of the county, officials agreed to move the county seat there.
Where is Bardwell? (Geography)
Bardwell is located in the northwest part of Carlisle County. Two major U.S. highways, 51 and 62, meet in the northern part of the city.
- U.S. Route 51 goes south about 29 miles to Fulton, near the Tennessee border.
- U.S. Route 62 goes northeast about 30 miles to Paducah, which is on the Ohio River.
- Together, these highways go northwest about 8 miles to Wickliffe, located on the Mississippi River.
The United States Census Bureau says that Bardwell covers about 0.87 square miles (2.24 square kilometers) of land. There is almost no water area.
People in Bardwell (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 578 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,512 | 161.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,087 | −28.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,120 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,139 | 1.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,218 | 6.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,033 | −15.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,067 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,049 | −1.7% | |
| 1980 | 988 | −5.8% | |
| 1990 | 819 | −17.1% | |
| 2000 | 799 | −2.4% | |
| 2010 | 723 | −9.5% | |
| 2020 | 714 | −1.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 799 people living in Bardwell. The city had 367 households. About 29% of these households had children under 18. The average household had 2.18 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 23% were under 18 years old.
- 24% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Bardwell was 41 years.
Famous People from Bardwell
Bardwell has been home to several notable individuals:
- Clyde Ehrhardt: An offensive lineman who played for the Washington Redskins.
- Thomas L. Glenn: A congressman from Idaho.
- Donald Frank Hendrix: A talented pianist and organist. He played for five governors and at major events like the Miss America pageant.
- Roy Mahlon Shelbourne: A U.S. federal judge who was born and practiced law in Bardwell.
- Martha Stewart: An actress known for musical theatre, film, and television, who was born in Bardwell.
- M. K. Turk: A college basketball coach and player.
Weather in Bardwell (Climate)
The weather in Bardwell has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
See also
In Spanish: Bardwell (Kentucky) para niños
