Flemingsburg, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Flemingsburg, Kentucky
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"The friendly town that hospitality built"
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Location of Flemingsburg in Fleming County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Fleming |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.70 sq mi (7.00 km2) |
| • Land | 2.69 sq mi (6.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,953 |
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2,969 |
| • Density | 1,097.36/sq mi (423.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41041
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-27856 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403616 |
Flemingsburg is a friendly city located in Fleming County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's the main town, or county seat, of Fleming County.
In 2020, about 2,953 people lived here. This was a bit more than the 2,658 people who lived here in 2010.
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Where is Flemingsburg?
Flemingsburg is in the northeastern part of Kentucky. It is located northwest of the center of Fleming County.
The city is about 17 miles (27 km) south of Maysville. It's also about 31 miles (50 km) northeast of Mt. Sterling. Paris is about 38 miles (61 km) northeast of Flemingsburg.
The total area of Flemingsburg is about 2.7 square miles (7.0 km²). Only a tiny part of this area is water.
What is the Weather Like?
Flemingsburg has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
A Look at Flemingsburg's History
Flemingsburg was started in 1797 by George S. Stockton. He was from Virginia. He named the town and the county after his half-brother, Colonel John Fleming.
Since it was formed, Flemingsburg has been the main town for Fleming County. The state assembly officially made it a city in 1812.
People of Flemingsburg
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 123 | — | |
| 1830 | 648 | — | |
| 1840 | 591 | −8.8% | |
| 1850 | 759 | 28.4% | |
| 1870 | 425 | — | |
| 1880 | 811 | 90.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,172 | 44.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,268 | 8.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,219 | −3.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,562 | 28.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,265 | −19.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,542 | 21.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,502 | −2.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,067 | 37.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,483 | 20.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,835 | 14.2% | |
| 1990 | 3,071 | 8.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,010 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,658 | −11.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,953 | 11.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,969 | 11.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,010 people living in Flemingsburg. There were 1,294 households, which are groups of people living together. About 821 of these were families.
Most of the people in the city were White (92.72%). About 5.05% were African American. A small number were Native American or Asian.
About 29.3% of households had children under 18. Many households (45.5%) were married couples. About 18.2% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age of people in Flemingsburg was 41 years old.
Learning in Flemingsburg
Flemingsburg has a lending library. It is called the Fleming County Public Library. Here, you can borrow books and other materials.
Famous People from Flemingsburg
Many interesting people have come from Flemingsburg. Here are a few:
- James J. Andrews – A spy during the American Civil War.
- Landaff Andrews – A United States Representative.
- Herman Chittison – A talented jazz musician.
- Leander Cox – A congressman from Kentucky.
- Willis A. Gorman – A general in the Union Army during the Civil War. He was also a congressman for Indiana and governor of Minnesota.
- Joseph J. Reynolds – Another general in the Union Army.
- Alvin Saunders – A United States senator from Nebraska.
- Mary Eulalie Fee Shannon (1824–1855) – A poet.
- Franklin R. Sousley – One of the six men who raised the second American flag on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
- Nelson Stacy – A driver in NASCAR and ARCA races.
- Lawrence S. Trimble – A U.S. congressman from Kentucky.
Images for kids
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Downtown Flemingsburg.
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Map showing Flemingsburg in Fleming County, Kentucky.
See also
In Spanish: Flemingsburg (Kentucky) para niños
