Burnside, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Burnside, Kentucky
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Burnside Methodist Church
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Location of Burnside in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pulaski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.00 sq mi (23.30 km2) |
| • Land | 3.79 sq mi (9.82 km2) |
| • Water | 5.21 sq mi (13.48 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 694 |
| • Density | 183.07/sq mi (70.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
42519
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-11278 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403957 |
Burnside is a city in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2020, the population of Burnside was 694 people. The city is located near Lake Cumberland, a large artificial lake.
Burnside has changed its rules over time to allow certain businesses to sell alcoholic beverages. This has helped some local businesses, especially those near the lake. For example, Lee's Ford Marina, located on Fishing Creek along Lake Cumberland, was included in Burnside's area so it could sell drinks.
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History of Burnside
How Burnside Got Its Name
The area where Burnside is located was first settled where the Cumberland River meets its South Fork. It was originally called Point Isabel. People say it was named after a woman who jumped off a nearby cliff. In 1890, the town was renamed to honor Civil War General Ambrose Burnside. He had set up a camp there during the war.
Early Life in Burnside
Burnside was once a busy place for shipping goods. Trains and steamboats carried products in and out of the town. Its lumber mills were very active, sending wood all over the world. The town had many shops, restaurants, churches, a bank, and hotels. It even had Burnside Academy, which was the first Wesleyan preparatory school in Kentucky.
Moving the Town
In the early 1950s, something big happened. The entire town of Burnside had to be moved to higher ground. This was because Lake Cumberland was being created by building a dam. The old town would have been underwater.
A famous American author, Harriette Simpson Arnow, lived in Burnside when she was a child. She is well-known for her book The Dollmaker.
Birthplace of Boy Scouts?
Burnside is one of several places that claim to be where the first Boy Scout troop in the United States started. In 1908, two years before the Boy Scouts of America was officially formed, a woman named Mrs. Myra Greeno Bass organized a local troop of 15 boys. She used official Boy Scout materials that she had gotten from England.
There is a sign at the edge of town that says Burnside is the "Birthplace of Boy Scouts in America." An official state historical marker also remembers this early troop.
Geography and Climate
Where Burnside Is Located
Burnside is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 2.1 square miles (5.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a good portion of it, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is water. This water area is part of the nearby rivers and Lake Cumberland.
Burnside's Weather
The climate in Burnside is known for its hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means the area gets plenty of rain and has warm temperatures for most of the year.
Population Information
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Burnside has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
- 1910: 1,117 people
- 1920: 1,078 people
- 1930: 914 people
- 1940: 880 people
- 1950: 615 people
- 1960: 575 people
- 1970: 586 people
- 1980: 775 people
- 1990: 695 people
- 2000: 637 people
- 2010: 611 people
- 2020: 694 people
In 2000, most of the people living in Burnside were White. A very small number were Native American or from two or more races. The average age of people in Burnside in 2000 was 47 years old.
Education
Burnside has a lending library. It is a branch of the Pulaski County Public Library, where you can borrow books and other materials.
Notable People
- David E. Davis, Jr., a well-known writer about cars.
See also
In Spanish: Burnside (Kentucky) para niños
