Cerulean, Kentucky facts for kids
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Cerulean
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 Cerulean
Location in Kentucky
Cerulean
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Trigg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.56 sq mi (6.64 km2) |
| • Land | 2.55 sq mi (6.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 303 |
| • Density | 118.64/sq mi (45.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP codes |
42215
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| FIPS code | 21-14068 |
Cerulean is a small community in Kentucky, United States. It is located in both Trigg and Christian counties. It's known as a "census-designated place," which means it's an area identified by the census bureau for statistics.
This community was once a city called Cerulean Springs. It is found along Kentucky Routes 124 and 126. Cerulean is northeast of Cadiz, which is the main town of Trigg County. The community is also part of the larger Clarksville, Tennessee-Kentucky area.
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Where is Cerulean Located?
Most of Cerulean is in Trigg County. A smaller part of the community is located in Christian County.
How Many People Live in Cerulean?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 314 | — | |
| 2020 | 303 | −3.5% | |
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In 2010, about 314 people lived in Cerulean. By 2020, the population was 303 people. These numbers count people living within the official census area.
What is the Population Like?
According to the 2020 census, 303 people lived in Cerulean. There were 131 homes and 214 families. Most residents were White (194 people) or African American (87 people). A few people were Native American or from two or more races.
The average age of people in Cerulean was 48.9 years old. About 20.6% of the population was over 65. The average income for a household was $49,537. Families earned about $71,019. About 32.1% of the people lived in poverty.
History of Cerulean
Cerulean was first settled around 1790. It got its first name, Cerulean Springs, from a local spring. The water in this spring had a special blue color, like the color "cerulean." The color of the spring water changed after a big earthquake in 1811.
The town officially became a city in 1822. It changed its name to the shorter "Cerulean" in 1894.
The Famous Health Resort
Cerulean was well-known in the 1800s for its health resort. This resort was called the Cerulean Springs Hotel. It opened in 1817 and became very famous in the southern United States. People would visit to enjoy the spring water, which they believed had health benefits.
However, the resort business slowed down in the early 1900s. The hotel sadly burned down in 1925. There was also a rock quarry in Cerulean that operated from 1895 until 1953, when it flooded. A large part of the town also burned in 1971.
Famous Visitors and Events
The famous American poet Robert Penn Warren spent his summers in Cerulean as a child. He stayed with his grandparents who lived there.
Cerulean was also a special place during the solar eclipse of August 21, 2017. It was the spot where the eclipse looked the most complete.
Schools in Cerulean
Most students living in Cerulean go to schools in Cadiz. These schools are part of the Trigg County Public Schools system. If students live on the Christian County side of Cerulean, they attend Christian County Public Schools in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Before schools were integrated (meaning all students could attend the same schools), Black children in the area went to the Cerulean Colored School. This was one of two separate schools in Trigg County for Black children.
See also
- In Spanish: Cerulean (Kentucky) para niños
