Campton, Kentucky facts for kids
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Campton, Kentucky
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Wolfe County courthouse in Campton
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Location of Campton in Wolfe County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Wolfe |
| Incorporated | March 17, 1870 |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 316 |
| • Density | 316.32/sq mi (122.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41301, 41342
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-12358 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0511172 |
Campton is a city in Kentucky, United States. It is the main town, also called the county seat, of Wolfe County. In 2020, about 316 people lived here.
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History of Campton
Campton got its name because it was once a camp town. A small creek called Swift Creek runs through it. This creek is named after Jonathan Swift. Legend says Swift buried treasure nearby, but it has never been found!
Geography of Campton
Campton is located in eastern Kentucky. It covers about 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers) of land. Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 67 | — | |
| 1880 | 102 | 52.2% | |
| 1890 | 317 | 210.8% | |
| 1900 | 276 | −12.9% | |
| 1910 | 326 | 18.1% | |
| 1920 | 277 | −15.0% | |
| 1930 | 337 | 21.7% | |
| 1940 | 418 | 24.0% | |
| 1950 | 431 | 3.1% | |
| 1960 | 484 | 12.3% | |
| 1970 | 419 | −13.4% | |
| 1980 | 486 | 16.0% | |
| 1990 | 484 | −0.4% | |
| 2000 | 424 | −12.4% | |
| 2010 | 441 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 316 | −28.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 424 people living in Campton. These people lived in 196 households. About 28.6% of these homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Campton was 38 years old.
Education in Campton
Campton has a public library for its residents. It is called the Wolfe County Public Library.
Arts and Local Culture
Campton hosts an annual event called the Swift Silver Mine Festival. This festival takes place every year on Labor Day weekend. It includes a parade and many vendors in the downtown area.
Famous People from Campton
- Edgar Tolson was a folk artist. His unique figures impressed many, including Ralph Rinzler from the Smithsonian Institution. His art was shown at the 1971 Festival of American Folklife.
- Randy Spencer is another well-known folk artist. He is famous for creating "Kentucky Walking Sticks." You can learn more about his work at Kentucky Walking Sticks.
- Tyler Booth is a country music singer. He grew up on a farm near Campton. Tyler started playing guitar and writing songs at a young age. He signed a major record deal with Sony Music Nashville in 2020. His talent was discovered while he was in college at Morehead State University.
