Booneville, Kentucky facts for kids
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Booneville, Kentucky
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Central Booneville, with the courthouse to the right
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Location of Booneville in Owsley County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Owsley |
| Incorporated | March 1, 1847 |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 168 |
| • Density | 116.10/sq mi (44.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41314
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-08614 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0510852 |
| Website | City of Booneville |
Booneville is a small city in Owsley County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to govern itself on local matters.
In 2020, about 168 people lived in Booneville. It is the county seat of Owsley County. This means it's where the main government offices for the county are located. The city is found where two roads, Kentucky Route 11 and Kentucky Route 30, meet near the South Fork of the Kentucky River.
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History of Booneville
Early Beginnings and Naming
Booneville was first called Moore's Station. It was named after the person who owned most of the land there. Later, its name changed to Boone's Station. Finally, it became Booneville. This name honors Daniel Boone, a famous American frontiersman and explorer.
Becoming the County Seat
On May 20, 1844, Owsley County was officially formed. Booneville became its county seat. At that time, the town was mostly just a temporary log courthouse. Because of this, people sometimes called the settlement Owsley Court House. The state assembly officially made Booneville a city on March 1, 1847.
Booneville During the Civil War
During the American Civil War (1861-1865), Booneville was an important meeting point. Different groups of soldiers from both the Union Army (the North) and the Confederate States Army (the South) passed through the area. Confederate guerrillas, who were small groups of fighters, threatened the town. However, Booneville was lucky. It avoided being destroyed, unlike some other county seats in Kentucky during the war.
Historic Buildings in Booneville
The Moyers Building in Booneville is a special place. In 1982, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history.
Geography of Booneville
Booneville is located in Kentucky. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
Booneville's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Booneville has changed over many years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 121 | — | |
| 1870 | 111 | −8.3% | |
| 1880 | 201 | 81.1% | |
| 1900 | 251 | — | |
| 1910 | 236 | −6.0% | |
| 1920 | 243 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 250 | 2.9% | |
| 1940 | 283 | 13.2% | |
| 1950 | 165 | −41.7% | |
| 1960 | 143 | −13.3% | |
| 1970 | 126 | −11.9% | |
| 1980 | 191 | 51.6% | |
| 1990 | 232 | 21.5% | |
| 2000 | 143 | −38.4% | |
| 2010 | 135 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 168 | 24.4% | |
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Who Lives in Booneville Today?
In 2010, there were 81 people living in Booneville. Everyone counted in the city at that time was White.
In 2000, there were 111 people living in Booneville. There were 50 households and 36 families. Most people were White (99.10%). A small number (0.90%) were from two or more races.
About 26% of households had children under 18. Many households (60%) were married couples living together. About 16% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average age of people in Booneville in 2000 was 45 years old. About 18.9% of the population was under 18. About 20.7% of the population was 65 or older.
Education in Booneville
Booneville has a public library for its residents. It is called the Owsley County Public Library. People can visit the library to borrow books and other materials.
See also
In Spanish: Booneville (Kentucky) para niños
