Breckinridge Center, Kentucky facts for kids
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Breckinridge Center, Kentucky
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 Breckinridge Center, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.63 sq mi (6.80 km2) |
| • Land | 2.62 sq mi (6.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,282 |
| • Density | 488.57/sq mi (188.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 21-09379 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867276 |
Breckinridge Center is a small community in Union County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area defined for gathering population data. In 2020, about 1,282 people lived there. The community gets its name from the Breckinridge Job Corps Center, which is now known as the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center.
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History of Breckinridge Center
Breckinridge Center has an interesting past, especially during wartime.
Camp Breckinridge: A Wartime Role
This area was once home to Camp Breckinridge. During World War II, it served as a prisoner of war camp. This means it held soldiers captured by the United States Armed Forces.
Korean War and Deactivation
Later, during the Korean War, Camp Breckinridge became an important military base. It was the main headquarters for the 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. After its military use, the camp was officially closed down in 1965. Its land was then sold.
Geography of Breckinridge Center
Breckinridge Center is located in a specific spot in Kentucky.
Location and Area
The community is found at these coordinates: 37°40′46″N 87°51′58″W / 37.67944°N 87.86611°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map. According to the United States Census Bureau, Breckinridge Center covers an area of about 5.6 square miles (14.5 square kilometers). This entire area is land.
Population and People
Understanding the population helps us learn about the community.
Population Changes Over Time
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| 2020 | 1,282 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,874 people living in Breckinridge Center. By 2020, the population had changed to 1,282 people.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 250 households in the area. Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.73 people. The community's population included people of different ages, with many young adults between 18 and 24 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Breckinridge Center (Kentucky) para niños
