Campbellsburg, Kentucky facts for kids
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Campbellsburg, Kentucky
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This map shows where Campbellsburg is located in Henry County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Henry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| • Land | 1.32 sq mi (3.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 836 |
| • Density | 631.90/sq mi (243.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40011
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-12142 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403982 |
Campbellsburg is a small city in Henry County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2020, about 836 people lived here. Campbellsburg is also home to Post 5 of the Kentucky State Police.
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History of Campbellsburg
The city of Campbellsburg was officially started by the state government in 1840. It was first named "Chiltonsville" after a local person named Charles J. Chilton. However, the name was changed very quickly, within three weeks, to "Campbellsburg." This new name honored another local family in the area.
Later in the same year, the local post office, which was in a place called Benevola, also changed its name to "Campbellsburg."
When the Louisville, Cincinnati and Lexington Railroad arrived in 1869, it caused the town to split into two parts: "Old Campbellsburg" and "New Campbellsburg." New Campbellsburg became its own separate town in 1876. Over time, New Campbellsburg grew bigger and bigger. Eventually, the two parts of the town joined together to form the single city we know today.
In 1974, on April 1st, a strong tornado hit Campbellsburg. Much of the main business area was destroyed. After the tornado, the community worked hard to rebuild the central part of the city.
Where is Campbellsburg?
Campbellsburg is located in the northwestern part of Henry County. The main road through the city is U.S. Route 421, which is also called Main Street.
If you travel west on US-421 for about 1.8 miles, you will reach Interstate 71 at Exit 34. Going northwest on US-421 for about 9 miles will take you to Bedford. If you head southeast on US-421, you can reach Frankfort, the state capital, which is about 37 miles away.
Interstate 71 is a major highway. From Campbellsburg, you can go northeast on I-71 for about 63 miles to reach Cincinnati. If you go southwest on I-71, you will arrive in Louisville, which is about 35 miles away.
The total area of Campbellsburg is about 4.1 square kilometers (or 1.6 square miles). A small part of this area, about 0.1 square kilometers (or 0.04 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Campbellsburg has changed over many years. Here's a look at the population counts from different U.S. Censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 107 | — | |
| 1890 | 342 | 219.6% | |
| 1900 | 191 | −44.2% | |
| 1910 | 269 | 40.8% | |
| 1940 | 350 | — | |
| 1950 | 361 | 3.1% | |
| 1960 | 348 | −3.6% | |
| 1970 | 479 | 37.6% | |
| 1980 | 714 | 49.1% | |
| 1990 | 604 | −15.4% | |
| 2000 | 705 | 16.7% | |
| 2010 | 813 | 15.3% | |
| 2020 | 836 | 2.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 705 people living in Campbellsburg. These people lived in 283 different homes. About 32.2% of these homes had children under 18 years old living there. The average age of people in the city was 36 years old.
Famous People from Campbellsburg
- Tom Scott was a composer and folk singer who came from Campbellsburg.
See also
In Spanish: Campbellsburg (Kentucky) para niños
