Carlisle, Kentucky facts for kids
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Carlisle, Kentucky
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Main Street in Carlisle
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Location of Carlisle in Nicholas County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Nicholas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.34 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,093 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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2,148 |
| • Density | 1,571.32/sq mi (606.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
40311, 40350
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-12898 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403995 |
Carlisle is a small city in Nicholas County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a home rule-class city, which means it has the power to govern itself on local matters. Carlisle is the main town and county seat of Nicholas County.
In 2010, about 2,010 people lived here. The city is located where two main roads, Kentucky Route 32 and Kentucky Route 36, meet. It's about halfway between the cities of Lexington and Maysville.
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History of Carlisle
Carlisle was started in 1816. A man named John Kincart gave land for the city to be built. This was done so that the county seat, which is the main town for government, could move here. Before Carlisle, the county seat was in a place called Ellisville, which was about 5 miles north.
Geography of Carlisle
Carlisle is a small city, covering an area of about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The city is located in the beautiful state of Kentucky.
People of Carlisle
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 360 | — | |
| 1870 | 606 | 68.3% | |
| 1880 | 909 | 50.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,081 | 18.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,377 | 27.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,293 | −6.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,569 | 21.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,469 | −6.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,414 | −3.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,524 | 7.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,601 | 5.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,579 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,757 | 11.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,639 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,917 | 17.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,010 | 4.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,093 | 4.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,148 | 6.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,010 people living in Carlisle. There were 892 households, which are groups of people living in one home. About 25.7% of these homes had children under 18 living there.
The population of Carlisle includes people of different ages. About 24.4% of the people were under 19 years old. About 20.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 42.3 years.
Education in Carlisle
Carlisle has several schools for students of all ages.
Public Schools
- Nicholas County Elementary School
- Nicholas County Middle School
- Nicholas County High School
Private Schools
- New Beginnings Christian Academy
Public Library
Carlisle also has a lending library. It is a part of the Nicholas County Public Library system. This is a great place to find books and learn new things.
Notable People from Carlisle
Many interesting people have connections to Carlisle. Here are a few:
- Betty Blake – Known for preserving steamboats.
- Daniel Boone – A famous pioneer and folk hero.
- Gatewood Galbraith – A well-known political activist.
- Bela M. Hughes – An important pioneer.
- Barbara Kingsolver – A famous writer.
- Robert T. McCowan – A high-ranking executive at Ashland Oil.
- Thomas Metcalfe – He moved to a farm in Carlisle.
See also
In Spanish: Carlisle (Kentucky) para niños
