Fountain Run, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fountain Run, Kentucky
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Stores along Main Street
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"Crossroads of Three Counties"
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Location in Monroe County, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.32 sq mi (3.41 km2) |
| • Land | 1.32 sq mi (3.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 216 |
| • Density | 164.13/sq mi (63.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42133
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| FIPS code | 21-28666 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0492374 |
Fountain Run is a small city in Monroe County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2020, about 216 people lived there.
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History of Fountain Run
Fountain Run was first called "Jamestown." It was officially created in 1816 on land owned by Jacob Goodman Sr. At that time, it was part of Barren County.
After 1820, Jamestown became part of Monroe County. Its name was changed to "Fountain Run" in 1856. This was because there was already another town named Jamestown in Kentucky. The new name was for the local post office.
The name "Fountain Run" likely comes from the town's natural spring and stream. In colonial times, a small stream was often called a "run." The town was officially made a city by the state government in 1908.
The "Jimtown" Nickname
Even after the name changed to Fountain Run, many people still called the town "Jimtown." This was a shorter, friendly version of Jamestown. For example, a toll road built in 1866 was called the "Glasgow and Jimtown turnpike road."
This old road is now known as Kentucky Route 249. It was called the "Jimtown Road" for many years. Today, people often call it the "Roseville Road."
Famous musician Billy Vaughn wrote a song called "The Jimtown Road" in 1968. It was inspired by this historic route. The song was recorded by The Mills Brothers in 1969.
Early Schools and Records
In 1897, a private school called Jimtown Academy opened in Fountain Run. It taught students from elementary to higher levels. Later, Fountain Run had its own elementary and high schools before they joined with other schools.
Local historians have written books about Fountain Run's past. These books share traditional stories and family histories of the early settlers.
Geography of Fountain Run
Fountain Run is located in the western part of Monroe County. It is near where three counties meet: Allen, Monroe, and Barren counties. Its exact location is 36°43′17″N 85°57′41″W / 36.72139°N 85.96139°W.
Roads and Travel
Kentucky Route 100 goes through the south side of Fountain Run. If you go east on this road, you'll reach Tompkinsville, which is the main town of Monroe County. Going west leads to Scottsville.
Kentucky Route 87 passes through the middle of Fountain Run. It goes northwest to Barren River Lake State Resort Park. If you go south, it leads to Lafayette, Tennessee.
Waterways
The city covers about 1.32 square miles of land. Spring Creek flows along the eastern edge of the city. Jakes Branch drains the western part. Both of these streams flow into Indian Creek. Indian Creek then joins the Barren River, which is part of the larger Green River system.
Population and People
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| 1910 | 188 | — | |
| 1920 | 246 | 30.9% | |
| 1930 | 151 | −38.6% | |
| 1940 | 334 | 121.2% | |
| 1950 | 218 | −34.7% | |
| 1960 | 298 | 36.7% | |
| 1970 | 128 | −57.0% | |
| 1980 | 340 | 165.6% | |
| 1990 | 259 | −23.8% | |
| 2000 | 236 | −8.9% | |
| 2010 | 217 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 216 | −0.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 236 people living in Fountain Run. The population density was about 241 people per square mile. This means there were 241 people living in each square mile of the city.
Most of the people living in Fountain Run were White (95.76%). A smaller number were African American (2.54%) or from other backgrounds. About 1.69% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 110 households in the city. About 25.5% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households (45.5%) were married couples living together. Some households (13.6%) were led by a female with no husband present.
The average household had about 2.15 people. The average family had about 2.81 people.
Age and Income
The population in Fountain Run was spread out by age. About 23.7% were under 18 years old. The median age was 44 years. This means half the people were younger than 44, and half were older.
The median income for a household was $11,591 per year. For families, the median income was $26,875 per year. About 27.6% of all people in Fountain Run lived below the poverty line. This included 14.8% of those under 18 and 44.4% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Fountain Run (Kentucky) para niños
