Guthrie, Kentucky facts for kids
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Guthrie, Kentucky
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Location of Guthrie in Todd County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Todd |
| Named for | L&N Pres. James Guthrie |
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| • Type | City Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.03 sq mi (5.25 km2) |
| • Land | 2.02 sq mi (5.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
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| • Total | 1,330 |
| • Density | 657.76/sq mi (254.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42234
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| FIPS code | 21-33562 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0493506 |
| Website | http://guthrieky.com/ |
Guthrie is a small city in Todd County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local government. In 2020, about 1,330 people lived there.
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Where is Guthrie Located?
Guthrie is found at these coordinates: 36 degrees, 38 minutes, 51 seconds North and 87 degrees, 10 minutes, 15 seconds West. The city covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers), and almost all of it is land.
A Look at Guthrie's History
The area where Guthrie is now was once a stagecoach stop called Pondy Woods in the 1840s. For a while, it might have also been known as State Line because it was close to the Tennessee state line.
The town was officially named after James Guthrie. He was a former Representative and the president of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The city of Guthrie was officially started in 1867. The Kentucky Assembly formally made it an incorporated city in 1876.
Guthrie is also famous for being the birthplace of Robert Penn Warren. He was the very first Poet Laureate of the United States.
Guthrie's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 322 | — | |
| 1890 | 449 | 39.4% | |
| 1900 | 807 | 79.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,096 | 35.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,160 | 5.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,272 | 9.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,253 | −1.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,253 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,211 | −3.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,200 | −0.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,361 | 13.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,504 | 10.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,469 | −2.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,419 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,330 | −6.3% | |
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The population of Guthrie has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,469 people living in the city. About 67.60% of the people were White, and 29.20% were African American. A small number of people were Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or from other backgrounds.
In 2000, about 28.8% of the people in Guthrie were under 18 years old. The average age of people in the city was 34 years.
Guthrie City Renewal Project
The city leaders of Guthrie wanted to make their city even better. In 2006, they teamed up with the University of Kentucky's College of Design. They asked the university for help to create a new plan for Guthrie's future.
The university agreed to help. One of the main ideas for this project was to create the Guthrie Transportation Museum. This museum became a central part of the city's renewal efforts.
In 2007, plans were made to help bring the city back to life. Guthrie received over $1.4 million in grants from the state of Kentucky. These funds helped to restore the downtown area and improve the city's image. In 2009, a special architecture firm called Deleon + Primmer was chosen to design the project.
Famous People from Guthrie
Guthrie has been home to some notable people:
- Kent Greenfield – A player in Major League Baseball.
- Ed Holland – A talented cartoonist.
- Robert Penn Warren – A famous writer who won the Pulitzer prize for his novels, like All the King's Men, and his poetry.
- Jamison Covington – A professional songwriter and musician.
See also
In Spanish: Guthrie (Kentucky) para niños
