Greensburg, Kentucky facts for kids
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Greensburg, Kentucky
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Downtown Greensburg
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Location of Greensburg in Green County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Kentucky | |
| County | Green | |
| Established | 1794 | |
| Incorporated | 1795 | |
| Named for | its county | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.04 sq mi (5.29 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.03 sq mi (5.27 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,179 | |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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2,208 | |
| • Density | 1,071.82/sq mi (413.73/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
42743
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 | |
| FIPS code | 21-32968 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0493339 | |
Greensburg is a city in Green County, Kentucky, United States. It is the main town and the county seat of Green County. In 2020, about 2,179 people lived there.
The historic downtown area of Greensburg is very special. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This area includes the oldest courthouse west of the Allegheny Mountains.
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Where is Greensburg Located?
Greensburg is in the eastern part of Green County. It sits on the north side of the Green River. This river flows west and eventually joins the Ohio River.
How to Get to Greensburg?
U.S. Route 68 goes through Greensburg as Main Street. This road can take you northeast about 11 miles to Campbellsville. It also goes southwest about 25 miles to Edmonton.
Kentucky Route 61 also runs through Greensburg with US 68. KY 61 goes northwest about 40 miles to Elizabethtown. It also heads southeast about 19 miles to Columbia.
What is Greensburg's Size?
Greensburg covers a total area of about 2.04 square miles (5.29 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
What is the Climate Like?
Greensburg has a climate with hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Greensburg was 114°F (46°C). This happened on July 28, 1930. It is the highest temperature ever recorded in Kentucky!
| Climate data for Greensburg, Kentucky, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1896–2016 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 82 (28) |
81 (27) |
89 (32) |
97 (36) |
99 (37) |
107 (42) |
114 (46) |
110 (43) |
108 (42) |
98 (37) |
84 (29) |
78 (26) |
114 (46) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 66.7 (19.3) |
71.3 (21.8) |
79.0 (26.1) |
85.7 (29.8) |
88.2 (31.2) |
94.1 (34.5) |
96.6 (35.9) |
96.5 (35.8) |
92.8 (33.8) |
85.3 (29.6) |
77.8 (25.4) |
67.6 (19.8) |
98.2 (36.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 44.7 (7.1) |
49.4 (9.7) |
58.6 (14.8) |
69.5 (20.8) |
77.8 (25.4) |
85.4 (29.7) |
88.4 (31.3) |
88.2 (31.2) |
82.4 (28.0) |
71.3 (21.8) |
58.6 (14.8) |
58.3 (14.6) |
69.4 (20.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 35.1 (1.7) |
38.6 (3.7) |
46.5 (8.1) |
56.3 (13.5) |
65.7 (18.7) |
74.0 (23.3) |
77.6 (25.3) |
76.4 (24.7) |
69.6 (20.9) |
57.8 (14.3) |
46.4 (8.0) |
38.6 (3.7) |
56.9 (13.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 25.5 (−3.6) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
34.4 (1.3) |
43.1 (6.2) |
53.6 (12.0) |
62.6 (17.0) |
66.7 (19.3) |
64.5 (18.1) |
56.8 (13.8) |
44.3 (6.8) |
34.3 (1.3) |
29.0 (−1.7) |
45.2 (7.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 4.0 (−15.6) |
9.3 (−12.6) |
18.6 (−7.4) |
26.7 (−2.9) |
38.1 (3.4) |
49.4 (9.7) |
55.5 (13.1) |
54.1 (12.3) |
41.3 (5.2) |
29.6 (−1.3) |
20.8 (−6.2) |
9.4 (−12.6) |
−0.1 (−17.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −25 (−32) |
−29 (−34) |
−4 (−20) |
13 (−11) |
27 (−3) |
37 (3) |
39 (4) |
42 (6) |
25 (−4) |
17 (−8) |
−3 (−19) |
−19 (−28) |
−29 (−34) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.87 (98) |
4.23 (107) |
4.76 (121) |
4.84 (123) |
5.05 (128) |
4.74 (120) |
4.92 (125) |
3.22 (82) |
4.00 (102) |
3.73 (95) |
3.68 (93) |
4.68 (119) |
51.72 (1,313) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.7 | 9.0 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.1 | 10.7 | 9.6 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.6 | 10.6 | 111.8 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
A Look at Greensburg's History
The area where Greensburg now stands was first settled in 1780. It was known as "Glover's Station." This name came from John Glover, a local landowner. He received land here after the American Revolutionary War.
Green County was created in 1792. It was named after Nathanael Greene, a famous general from the Revolutionary War. Greensburg was then planned out and officially started in 1794. It became the main town for the county. A year later, in 1795, it became an official city.
The central Public Square was also designed in 1795. It still looks much the same today. The only changes have been paving it and adding concrete dividers.
Important Firsts in Greensburg
- The first post office opened in 1807. It was sometimes called "Greensburg" and sometimes "Greensburg Court House."
- The first courthouse in Greensburg was built in 1803.
- The first bank, Greensburg Independent Bank, opened in 1818.
- The first known school was Greenburg Academy. It was open from 1815 to 1818.
Greensburg's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 70 | — | |
| 1810 | 132 | 88.6% | |
| 1830 | 669 | — | |
| 1840 | 585 | −12.6% | |
| 1860 | 536 | — | |
| 1870 | 351 | −34.5% | |
| 1880 | 620 | 76.6% | |
| 1890 | 552 | −11.0% | |
| 1900 | 564 | 2.2% | |
| 1910 | 450 | −20.2% | |
| 1920 | 488 | 8.4% | |
| 1930 | 770 | 57.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,176 | 52.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,032 | −12.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,334 | 126.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,990 | −14.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,377 | 19.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,990 | −16.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,396 | 20.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,163 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,179 | 0.7% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,208 | 2.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 2,396 people living in Greensburg. By 2010, the population had gone down to 2,163. In 2020, it was 2,179 people.
The population is spread out in terms of age. About 21.5% of the people are under 18 years old. About 25.3% are 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 44 years old.
Education in Greensburg
Greensburg has a lending library called the Green County Public Library.
The public school system is called Green County Public Schools. It has four different schools. As of 2021, about 1,648 students attend these schools.
Fun Events
Greensburg hosts an annual festival called Cow Days. It's a fun event for the community!
Famous People from Greensburg
Many interesting people have come from Greensburg, Kentucky:
- John Richard Barret – A U.S. congressman from Missouri.
- Aylette Buckner – A U.S. congressman from Kentucky.
- George Washington Buckner – A doctor and diplomat. He was the United States minister to Liberia.
- Richard Aylett Buckner – A U.S. congressman from Kentucky and father of Aylette Buckner.
- Mentor Graham – A teacher famous for tutoring Abraham Lincoln.
- Aaron Harding – A U.S. congressman from Kentucky.
- Rod Henderson – A former Major League Baseball pitcher.
- William Herndon – A close friend and biographer of Abraham Lincoln.
- Edward H. Hobson – A Union Army general during the American Civil War.
- Blake Judd – An independent filmmaker.
- John W. Lewis – A U.S. congressman from Kentucky.
- Dakota Meyer – A U.S. Marine and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
- William Thomas Ward – A Union general during the Civil War and a U.S. congressman.
See also
In Spanish: Greensburg (Kentucky) para niños
