Hillsboro, Kentucky facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hillsboro, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Hillsboro, Kentucky Location in Kentucky
Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Fleming
Elevation	863 ft (263 m)
Population  (2000)
• Total	2,010
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	41049
Area code(s)	606
GNIS feature ID	494271

Hillsboro is a small place in Fleming County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed as part of the larger county area.

You can find Hillsboro where two roads meet: Kentucky Route 111 and Kentucky Route 158. It's about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) south-southeast of Flemingsburg.

A Look Back at Hillsboro's Past

Hillsboro wasn't always called Hillsboro! When the first settlers arrived, they named the area Foudraysville, after the Foudray family.

How Hillsboro Got Its Name

The name changed to Hillsboro in 1833. This happened when a post office was opened in the community. It's common for places to get new names when they become more established.

Fires and Rebuilding in Hillsboro

Hillsboro has faced some tough times, including two big fires.

• In 1874, a fire started and burned several buildings right in the middle of town. Stores like E. G. SHIELDS' and J. W. CRAIN'S were destroyed. A wholesale house and a drugstore also burned down. Luckily, all these buildings were rebuilt after the fire.
• Then, in 1917, another fire happened in the very same area. Again, buildings were damaged, but the community worked to recover.

Hillsboro's Historic Covered Bridge

One of the most interesting historical spots in Hillsboro is the Hillsboro Covered Bridge. This special bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical site that should be preserved. Covered bridges are unique because they have roofs and walls, which helped protect the wooden structure from weather.