Hardinsburg, Kentucky facts for kids
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Hardinsburg, Kentucky
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Breckinridge County courthouse in Hardinsburg
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Location of Hardinsburg in Breckinridge County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Breckinridge |
| Founded | 1780 |
| Incorporated | 1890 |
| Named for | William Hardin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.54 sq mi (9.17 km2) |
| • Land | 3.46 sq mi (8.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,385 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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2,433 |
| • Density | 689.71/sq mi (266.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40143
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-34552 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0493730 |
Hardinsburg is a city in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the main town and the seat of its county. The city was named after Captain William Hardin. In 2010, the population was 2,343 people. By 2020, it had grown slightly to 2,385 people.
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History of Hardinsburg
Early Beginnings and Naming
In 1779, Sinclair Hardin, who was Captain William Hardin's cousin, was killed by the Shawnee people near Big Springs. This happened during one of the first trips into the Kentucky wilderness.
A year later, in 1780, Captain William Hardin built a fort in this area. It was a frontier fort, meaning it was a defensive outpost in a new, unsettled region. People called the settlement "Hardin's Fort" or "Hardin's Station" back then.
William Hardin officially received land for this area in 1786. This land would later become the city of Hardinsburg.
Growth and Development
William Hardin planned out the town of Hardinsburg in 1782. For its first 100 years, the town grew slowly. It did not reach 1,000 residents during that time.
In 1800, Hardinsburg became the official government center for the new Breckinridge County. The very first courthouse was a log cabin built in 1801. The town's post office opened on January 1, 1803. It was sometimes called "Breckinridge Court House" or "Hardinburg."
The state government officially made Hardinsburg a city on May 3, 1890.
Geography and Location
Hardinsburg is located at 37°46′35″N 86°27′18″W / 37.77639°N 86.45500°W. This shows its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 3.6 square miles (9.2 km2) of land and water. Most of this area, about 3.4 square miles (8.9 km2), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), is water.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 316 | — | |
| 1840 | 634 | 100.6% | |
| 1860 | 380 | — | |
| 1870 | 455 | 19.7% | |
| 1880 | 585 | 28.6% | |
| 1890 | 681 | 16.4% | |
| 1900 | 689 | 1.2% | |
| 1910 | 737 | 7.0% | |
| 1920 | 810 | 9.9% | |
| 1930 | 805 | −0.6% | |
| 1940 | 930 | 15.5% | |
| 1950 | 902 | −3.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,377 | 52.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,547 | 12.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,211 | 42.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,906 | −13.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,345 | 23.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,343 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,385 | 1.8% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,433 | 3.8% | |
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In 2010, Hardinsburg had 2,343 people living there. There were 964 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
The city's population density was about 651.4 inhabitants per square mile (251.5/km2). This means there were about 651 people per square mile.
Education in Hardinsburg
Hardinsburg has a public library. It is a part of the Breckinridge County Public Library system.
Students in Hardinsburg attend public schools run by the Breckinridge County School District.
In the past, there were other schools in Hardinsburg. From 1871 to 1872, a school for Black students operated in the town. It received support from the Freedmen's Aid Society.
A Catholic school has also been in Hardinsburg since 1876. Different groups of nuns taught at the school over the years. The high school part of St. Romuald High School closed in 1991.
Notable People from Hardinsburg
Many interesting people have connections to Hardinsburg:
- Butch Beard: A former NBA All-Star basketball player.
- Percy Beard: A silver medalist in hurdling and a member of the National Track and Field Hall of Fame.
- Ralph Beard: A member of the "Fabulous Five" men's basketball team at the University of Kentucky.
- Jenks "Tex" Carman: A talented guitarist.
- Donnie Gedling: A former member of the Kentucky House of Representatives.
- Bobbi Jordan: An actress who grew up in Hardinsburg.
- Lisa Thornhill: An actress who was born and raised in Hardinsburg.
See also
In Spanish: Hardinsburg (Kentucky) para niños
