Fairview, Kentucky facts for kids
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Fairview, Kentucky
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Jefferson Davis Monument in Fairview
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 Fairview, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| County | Christian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 258 |
| • Density | 213.75/sq mi (82.54/km2) |
| ZIP code |
42266
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| GNIS feature ID | 0491893 |
Fairview is a small community located in Kentucky. It sits right on the border between Christian and Todd counties. In 2020, about 258 people lived here. Fairview is most famous as the birthplace of Jefferson Davis. He later became the President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.
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History of Fairview
Early Days and Name Changes
Fairview was likely started around 1793 by Samuel Davis. He was a soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. Samuel Davis opened the first post office in the area in 1802. He called the place "Davisburg." His son, Jefferson Davis, was born here on June 3, 1808. Jefferson Davis later became an important leader during the American Civil War.
The Davis family moved away from Fairview in 1810. Later, the community was known as "Georgetown." This name came from George Nichols, who ran a local tavern. The town officially became "Fairview" in 1846.
Bethel Baptist Church
In the 1880s, some people from Fairview bought the old Davis family land. They wanted it to be the new home for Bethel Baptist Church. They worked with Jefferson Davis, who was still alive. He officially gave the land to the church in 1886.
The old Davis family home was taken down. A new church building was built in its place. This church burned down in 1900. The church building you see there today was built the next year, in 1901.
Jefferson Davis State Historic Site
A special monument and park, called the Jefferson Davis State Historic Site, was started in 1917. This site honors Jefferson Davis. Construction of the monument was finished in 1924. It is a tall, impressive structure that visitors can see today.
Fairview's Location
Fairview is located along a main road called U.S. Route 68. This road is also known as Kentucky Route 80 in this area. The community is about 10 miles (16 km) east of Hopkinsville. It is also about 9 miles (14 km) west of Elkton.
The original path of U.S. Route 68 went right through the town. Now, the main road goes a little north of Fairview. The old road is now called Jefferson Davis Road. Fairview is also part of the larger Clarksville, Tennessee-Kentucky area.
Population of Fairview
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 286 | — | |
| 2020 | 258 | −9.8% | |
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The population of Fairview is counted every ten years by the United States Census. In 2010, there were 286 people living in Fairview. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 258 people.
Schools in Fairview
Students in Fairview attend different school districts depending on which county they live in.
- If they live in Christian County, they go to schools in the Christian County School District.
- If they live in Todd County, they go to schools in the Todd County School District.
See also
In Spanish: Fairview (condado de Christian) para niños
