Bradfordsville, Kentucky facts for kids
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Bradfordsville, Kentucky
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Bradfordsville Performing Arts Center, formerly Bradfordsville Christian Church
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Location in Marion County, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Marion |
| Established | 1777 |
| Incorporated | January 30, 1836 |
| Named for | A local miller |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 270 |
| • Density | 1,000.00/sq mi (386.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40009
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-09100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0487792 |
Bradfordsville is a small city in Marion County, Kentucky. It is a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2020, about 270 people lived there.
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History of Bradfordsville
The area where Bradfordsville is now was first called Centerville. People thought it was the very center of Kentucky. Even today, the real center of the state is still quite close by.
Later, the settlement got a new name: Bradford's Mill. This was because of Peter Bradford. He had a special mill there that could both saw wood and grind grain. In 1834, a post office was opened, and the name changed again to "Bradfordsville."
Geography and Location
Bradfordsville is in the southeastern part of Marion County. It sits in the Rolling Fork Valley. This valley is where two smaller rivers, the North Rolling Fork and the Big South Fork, meet. They form the main Rolling Fork River.
The Rolling Fork River flows northwest. It eventually joins the Salt River, which then flows into the Ohio River. Bradfordsville is mostly surrounded by hills. The Muldraugh Hill escarpment, a steep slope, rises to the south.
The city is centered around two main roads. These are Kentucky Route 337 (Main Street) and Kentucky Route 49 (Liberty Road). Route 337 goes northeast to Gravel Switch and southwest to Mannsville. Route 49 goes southeast to Liberty and northwest to Lebanon. Lebanon is the main town in Marion County.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 186 | — | |
| 1870 | 155 | −16.7% | |
| 1880 | 150 | −3.2% | |
| 1890 | 179 | 19.3% | |
| 1900 | 301 | 68.2% | |
| 1910 | 330 | 9.6% | |
| 1920 | 298 | −9.7% | |
| 1960 | 387 | — | |
| 1970 | 338 | −12.7% | |
| 1980 | 331 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 199 | −39.9% | |
| 2000 | 304 | 52.8% | |
| 2010 | 294 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 270 | −8.2% | |
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In 2000, Bradfordsville had 304 people living there. There were 133 households, which are groups of people living together. About 75 of these were families.
The people in Bradfordsville are of different ages. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 14% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 35 years.
Notable People
- U. M. Rose, a well-known lawyer from Arkansas.
See also
In Spanish: Bradfordsville (Kentucky) para niños
