Corinth, Kentucky facts for kids
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Corinth, Kentucky
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Location of Corinth in Scott County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| Counties | Grant, Scott |
| Founded | 1868 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.13 sq mi (5.53 km2) |
| • Land | 2.12 sq mi (5.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 226 |
| • Density | 106.70/sq mi (41.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41010
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-17434 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404131 |
Corinth is a small city in Kentucky, USA. It is mostly located in Grant County, with a tiny part in Scott County. In 2020, about 226 people lived there.
The part of Corinth in Grant County is near the big city of Cincinnati. The part in Scott County is closer to Lexington.
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History of Corinth
How Corinth Began
The story of Corinth started in the late 1820s. This is when the Corinth Christian Church was founded. The town likely got its name from this church.
The post office opened much later, in 1868. In 1871, the church moved to a new spot. A new church building was finished in 1874. It replaced the older log church.
Becoming a City
Before 1876, much of Corinth was in Owen County. But in 1876, it became part of Grant County.
In 1878, Corinth officially became a city. The Kentucky State Legislature made this happen. They also started the Corinth Academy that same year.
Challenges and Triumphs
Corinth has faced several big fires over the years. The first fire happened in 1890. A passing train's boiler water helped save some buildings. More large fires occurred in 1904 and 1914.
In 1930, the Corinth basketball team achieved something amazing. They won both the state and national championships!
Another major fire in 1933 destroyed much of the downtown area. Firefighters from other towns helped put it out. A big problem was the lack of water. To fix this, the Corinth Water District was created in 1986. In 1995, the city got help to build a water treatment plant.
Geography of Corinth
Where is Corinth Located?
Corinth is in the southern part of Grant County. A main road, U.S. Route 25, goes right through the middle of town. If you go north on this road, you'll reach Williamstown, which is the county seat of Grant County. Going south leads to Georgetown, the county seat of Scott County.
Major Roads and Size
Interstate 75 also passes near Corinth. It's about 1.5 miles west of the town center. This highway can take you north to Cincinnati or south to Lexington.
Corinth is a small city in terms of size. It covers about 2.1 square miles (5.5 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area is water.
Population of Corinth
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Corinth has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 331 | — | |
| 1910 | 252 | −23.9% | |
| 1920 | 241 | −4.4% | |
| 1930 | 328 | 36.1% | |
| 1940 | 210 | −36.0% | |
| 1950 | 283 | 34.8% | |
| 1960 | 238 | −15.9% | |
| 1970 | 236 | −0.8% | |
| 1980 | 258 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 137 | −46.9% | |
| 2000 | 181 | 32.1% | |
| 2010 | 232 | 28.2% | |
| 2020 | 226 | −2.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 181 people living in Corinth. Most of the people were White. A very small number were African American.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 75 households in the city. A household is a group of people living together. About 33% of these households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had a single female parent.
Churches in Corinth
Corinth has several churches where people can worship.
- Corinth Assembly of God
- Corinth Baptist Church
- Corinth Christian Church
- Lawrenceville Baptist Church
- New Columbus Baptist Church
- New Columbus United Methodist Church
See also
In Spanish: Corinth (Kentucky) para niños
