Cynthiana, Kentucky facts for kids
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Cynthiana, Kentucky
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City of Cynthiana at Sunset
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Location of Cynthiana in Harrison County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.44 sq mi (11.50 km2) |
| • Land | 4.39 sq mi (11.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,333 |
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6,441 |
| • Density | 1,442.60/sq mi (556.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
41031
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-19432 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404172 |
Cynthiana is a city in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the main city and seat of its county. In 2020, about 6,333 people lived there.
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History of Cynthiana
The city of Cynthiana grew on both sides of the South Fork of the Licking River. It was named after Cynthia and Anna Harrison. They were the daughters of Robert Harrison, who gave land to start the town. Harrison County, however, was named after Colonel Benjamin Harrison. He was an early settler and a sheriff in the area.
Civil War Battles in Cynthiana
Two important battles happened in Cynthiana during the Civil War.
- The first battle was on July 17, 1862. It was part of a cavalry raid by Confederate General John Hunt Morgan.
- The second battle, on June 11 and 12, 1864, was also part of Morgan's raid. Union forces defeated the Confederates in this battle.
Other Historical Events
On January 23, 1877, a meteorite fell in Cynthiana. It was a special type called an LL chondrite.
A big flood hit Cynthiana on March 2, 1997. The South Fork of the Licking River overflowed. This caused a lot of damage to homes and businesses.
In March 2020, Cynthiana had the first reported case of COVID-19 in Kentucky. More cases quickly followed. Many businesses, schools, and churches closed to help stop the virus from spreading.
Geography and Climate
Cynthiana is located in the southern part of Harrison County. Major roads like U.S. Routes 27 and 62 go through the city. These roads connect Cynthiana to other cities like Cincinnati and Lexington.
The city covers about 4.44 square miles (11.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. The South Fork of the Licking River flows through the city. This river is a branch of the Ohio River.
Cynthiana's Climate
Cynthiana has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool.
| Climate data for Cynthiana, Kentucky (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1951–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 74 (23) |
79 (26) |
88 (31) |
91 (33) |
94 (34) |
102 (39) |
105 (41) |
106 (41) |
103 (39) |
95 (35) |
83 (28) |
77 (25) |
106 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 64.5 (18.1) |
68.8 (20.4) |
75.5 (24.2) |
82.2 (27.9) |
87.9 (31.1) |
92.5 (33.6) |
94.8 (34.9) |
93.6 (34.2) |
92.0 (33.3) |
84.1 (28.9) |
74.5 (23.6) |
66.0 (18.9) |
96.1 (35.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 41.2 (5.1) |
45.9 (7.7) |
55.3 (12.9) |
67.2 (19.6) |
75.8 (24.3) |
83.5 (28.6) |
86.7 (30.4) |
86.2 (30.1) |
80.4 (26.9) |
69.1 (20.6) |
55.8 (13.2) |
45.7 (7.6) |
66.1 (18.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 32.0 (0.0) |
35.4 (1.9) |
43.7 (6.5) |
54.3 (12.4) |
64.1 (17.8) |
72.1 (22.3) |
76.0 (24.4) |
74.6 (23.7) |
67.9 (19.9) |
56.2 (13.4) |
44.3 (6.8) |
36.5 (2.5) |
54.8 (12.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 22.7 (−5.2) |
24.9 (−3.9) |
32.2 (0.1) |
41.4 (5.2) |
52.3 (11.3) |
60.6 (15.9) |
65.2 (18.4) |
63.0 (17.2) |
55.3 (12.9) |
43.3 (6.3) |
32.9 (0.5) |
27.4 (−2.6) |
43.4 (6.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 2.4 (−16.4) |
8.5 (−13.1) |
15.7 (−9.1) |
26.7 (−2.9) |
37.3 (2.9) |
47.3 (8.5) |
55.0 (12.8) |
53.1 (11.7) |
41.9 (5.5) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
10.0 (−12.2) |
−1.1 (−18.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −34 (−37) |
−23 (−31) |
−8 (−22) |
13 (−11) |
23 (−5) |
33 (1) |
44 (7) |
36 (2) |
31 (−1) |
15 (−9) |
−6 (−21) |
−21 (−29) |
−34 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.38 (86) |
3.47 (88) |
4.53 (115) |
4.61 (117) |
4.98 (126) |
4.54 (115) |
4.83 (123) |
3.06 (78) |
3.53 (90) |
3.45 (88) |
3.22 (82) |
4.13 (105) |
47.73 (1,212) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.3 | 7.9 | 10.3 | 11.2 | 11.5 | 10.5 | 9.2 | 7.9 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 8.8 | 9.5 | 110.1 |
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Transportation in Cynthiana
Cynthiana has several important roads and an airport.
Highways and Roads
US 27 is a major highway. It is known as Paris Pike to the south and Falmouth Road to the north.
US 62 is another main highway. It is called Leesburg Rd to the west and Oddville Pike to the east.
KY 36 is known as Williamstown Road and Millersburg Pike.
KY 32 is called Connersville Pike and Millersburg Pike.
KY 356 is also known as White Oak Road.
Cynthiana-Harrison County Airport
The Cynthiana-Harrison County Airport is a public airport. It is located just 2 miles south of the city. The airport has one asphalt runway.
Education in Cynthiana
Students in Cynthiana attend schools in the Harrison County School District. There are seven public schools in the county.
Public Schools
- High School:
- Harrison County High School
- Technical School:
- KY Tech Harrison Area Technology Center (ATC)
- Middle School:
- Harrison County Middle School
- Elementary Schools:
- Eastside Elementary
- Westside Elementary
- Northside Elementary
- Southside Elementary
Private School
- St. Edward School (Pre-kindergarten to 5th grade)
College Campus
Maysville Community and Technical College has a campus in Cynthiana. It is called the Licking Valley Campus.
Public Library
Cynthiana also has a public library. It is called the Cynthiana-Harrison Public Library.
Population of Cynthiana
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 78 | — | |
| 1810 | 369 | 373.1% | |
| 1830 | 975 | — | |
| 1840 | 798 | −18.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,237 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,771 | 43.2% | |
| 1880 | 2,101 | 18.6% | |
| 1890 | 3,016 | 43.6% | |
| 1900 | 3,257 | 8.0% | |
| 1910 | 3,603 | 10.6% | |
| 1920 | 3,857 | 7.0% | |
| 1930 | 4,386 | 13.7% | |
| 1940 | 4,840 | 10.4% | |
| 1950 | 4,847 | 0.1% | |
| 1960 | 5,641 | 16.4% | |
| 1970 | 6,356 | 12.7% | |
| 1980 | 5,881 | −7.5% | |
| 1990 | 6,497 | 10.5% | |
| 2000 | 6,258 | −3.7% | |
| 2010 | 6,402 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 6,333 | −1.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 6,441 | 0.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, Cynthiana had a population of 6,333 people. The city has grown over many years. In 1800, only 78 people lived there.
Economy of Cynthiana
Cynthiana is home to a factory for the company 3M. This factory was built in 1969.
Post-it Notes Production
Post-it notes were invented in 1972. For many years, the 3M factory in Cynthiana was the only place in the world that made them. Even today, this factory makes almost all of the world's Post-it notes.
Media in Cynthiana
Cynthiana has its own newspaper and a radio station.
Newspaper
The local newspaper is called The Cynthiana Democrat. It has been printed since 1868. It comes out every Thursday. You can also find it online.
Radio Station
| Call sign | Frequency | Format | Description / Notes |
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| WCYN | 1400 kHz | Classic hits |
Famous People from Cynthiana
Many notable people have connections to Cynthiana.
- William A. Welch was a civil engineer and environmentalist.
- Celia Ammerman is a model. She was on America's Next Top Model.
- William Tell Coleman founded the Harmony Borax Works.
- Richard Gruelle was a painter. He was part of the Hoosier Group.
- Joe B. Hall was a famous basketball coach for the University of Kentucky. His team won a national championship in 1978.
- Robert Kirkman is a comic book writer. He co-created The Walking Dead.
- Bill McKinney was a jazz drummer and bandleader.
- Tony Moore is a comic book artist.
- Betty Slade is a professional bodybuilder.
- Lawrence Pressman is an actor.
- Anna Rankin Riggs was a social reformer.
- Pythias Russ was a baseball player in the Negro leagues.
- Walter E. Scott is the namesake of Scotty's Castle in Death Valley National Park.
- Marcus A. Smith was a United States Senator from Arizona.
- Chris Snopek was a Major League Baseball player.
- Mac Swinford was a federal judge.
- Phil Wagner was a professional basketball player.
- Justin Wells is a country and roots rock musician.
- Caleb Walton West was the last governor of Utah Territory.
See also
In Spanish: Cynthiana (Kentucky) para niños
