Green County, Kentucky facts for kids
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Green County
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Green County Justice Center in Greensburg, Kentucky.
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Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | December 20, 1792 |
| Named for | Nathanael Greene |
| Seat | Greensburg |
| Largest city | Greensburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 289 sq mi (750 km2) |
| • Land | 286 sq mi (740 km2) |
| • Water | 2.8 sq mi (7 km2) 1.0%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,107 |
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11,468  |
| • Density | 38.43/sq mi (14.839/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
Green County is a county in the state of Kentucky. Its main town and only city is Greensburg. Green County used to have rules that limited alcohol sales until 2015.
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History
Green County was created in 1792. It was made from parts of two other counties, Lincoln and Nelson. Green was the 16th county to be formed in Kentucky. The county is named after General Nathanael Greene, a hero from the American Revolutionary War. It's a bit of a mystery why the last "E" is missing from his name in the county's name.
Green County has had three courthouses. In 1804, a brick building replaced an older one. This brick building is still standing in the Downtown Greensburg Historic District. It is the oldest courthouse building in Kentucky. The courthouse used today was built in 1931.
Geography
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Green County covers a total area of 289 square miles. About 286 square miles of this is land, and 2.8 square miles (1.0%) is water.
Green County is in the Central Time Zone.
Neighboring counties
- LaRue County (north)
- Taylor County (northeast)
- Adair County (southeast)
- Metcalfe County (southwest)
- Hart County (west)
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 6,096 | — | |
| 1810 | 6,735 | 10.5% | |
| 1820 | 11,943 | 77.3% | |
| 1830 | 13,138 | 10.0% | |
| 1840 | 14,212 | 8.2% | |
| 1850 | 9,060 | −36.3% | |
| 1860 | 8,806 | −2.8% | |
| 1870 | 9,379 | 6.5% | |
| 1880 | 11,871 | 26.6% | |
| 1890 | 11,463 | −3.4% | |
| 1900 | 12,255 | 6.9% | |
| 1910 | 11,871 | −3.1% | |
| 1920 | 11,391 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 11,401 | 0.1% | |
| 1940 | 12,321 | 8.1% | |
| 1950 | 11,261 | −8.6% | |
| 1960 | 11,249 | −0.1% | |
| 1970 | 10,350 | −8.0% | |
| 1980 | 11,043 | 6.7% | |
| 1990 | 10,371 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 11,518 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 11,258 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 11,107 | −1.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 11,468 | 1.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2021 |
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In 2000, there were 11,518 people living in Green County. There were 4,706 households and 3,378 families. The population density was about 40 people per square mile.
About 22.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 97 males.
Communities
City
- Greensburg (This is the county seat, meaning it's where the main government offices are.)
Census-designated place
- Summersville (A census-designated place is like a town, but it doesn't have its own local government.)
Other small towns
Famous People
- Junius George Groves: He was born into slavery in Green County. Later, he moved to Kansas and became known as the "Kansas Potato King." One year, he grew a huge amount of potatoes: 72,150 bushels on 295 acres of land! When he passed away, he owned a large 22-room brick house.
- Henry Skaggs: Born in 1724, he was an American longhunter, explorer, and pioneer. A longhunter was someone who went on long hunting trips, often for months, to explore new lands and hunt animals for their furs.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Green (Kentucky) para niños
