Farmers, Kentucky facts for kids
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Farmers, Kentucky
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 Farmers, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Farmers, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Rowan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 243 |
| • Density | 243.98/sq mi (94.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40319
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629615 |
Farmers is a small, unincorporated community located in Rowan County, Kentucky, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government. It is also known as a census-designated place, which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately.
As of the 2020 census, about 243 people lived in Farmers. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 40319. A major road, U.S. Route 60, runs right through Farmers.
History of Farmers
Civil War Connection
Farmers played a small but interesting part in the American Civil War. You can find a special historical marker next to U.S. Route 60 in Farmers. This marker tells the story of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and his group, known as "Morgan's Raiders."
Morgan's Last Raid
In June 1864, General Morgan led his raiders on their fourth and final major journey into Kentucky. They captured some towns like Mt. Sterling and Lexington. On June 11, 1864, they took Cynthiana. However, the very next day, soldiers from the Union Army led by Brigadier General S. G. Burbridge defeated Morgan's raiders.
After this defeat, Morgan and his men retreated through Flemingsburg and camped in Farmers on June 12. From here, they returned to Virginia. This raid was a big setback for Morgan and his forces, and they never fully recovered from it. The plaque in Farmers helps us remember this important moment in history.
