Lancaster, Kentucky facts for kids
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Lancaster, Kentucky
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Garrard County courthouse in Lancaster
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Location of Lancaster in Garrard County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Garrard |
| Established | 1797 |
| Incorporated | 1837 |
| Named for | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.30 sq mi (5.96 km2) |
| • Land | 2.28 sq mi (5.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,901 |
| • Estimate
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4,010 |
| • Density | 1,710.09/sq mi (660.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
40444, 40446
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-43840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404880 |
Lancaster locally /ˈlæŋkəstər/ is a city in Garrard County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the main city and government center of the county. In 2020, about 3,901 people lived there.
Lancaster is located south of Lexington. A famous old house called the Kennedy House is in Lancaster. Some people believe it was the setting for the book Uncle Tom's Cabin. Also, Camp Dick Robinson, a training base during the American Civil War, was located nearby.
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Exploring Lancaster's Location
Lancaster is found in the western part of Garrard County. A major road, U.S. Route 27, goes through the city. This road leads north about 35 miles (56 km) to Lexington and south about 39 miles (63 km) to Somerset.
Another road, Kentucky Route 52, crosses U.S. Route 27 in the middle of Lancaster. It goes east about 23 miles (37 km) to Richmond and west about 11 miles (18 km) to Danville. Lancaster is also about 3 miles (5 km) east of the Dix River, which flows into the Kentucky River.
Lancaster's Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Lancaster covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (5.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Understanding Lancaster's Climate
The weather in Lancaster has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it marked as "Cfa".
The History of Lancaster
In 1797, a man named Captain William Buford gave land to start a new town. This town grew around a settlement called Wallace Crossroads, which was started by Major Andrew Wallace. Joseph Bledsoe Jr. finished mapping out the town the next year.
The community was named "Lancaster" after a town in Pennsylvania. This was either because a settler came from there or because the town was planned in a similar way. The post office opened in 1801 and was called "Lancaster Court House" until 1811. The state government officially made Lancaster a city in 1837.
During the American Civil War, Confederate soldiers briefly took over Lancaster. However, they were forced to leave after the Battle of Perryville.
People of Lancaster
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 103 | — | |
| 1810 | 260 | 152.4% | |
| 1830 | 570 | — | |
| 1840 | 480 | −15.8% | |
| 1860 | 721 | — | |
| 1870 | 741 | 2.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,234 | 66.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,640 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,507 | −8.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,166 | 43.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,630 | −24.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,999 | 22.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,402 | 20.2% | |
| 1960 | 3,021 | 25.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,230 | 6.9% | |
| 1980 | 3,365 | 4.2% | |
| 1990 | 3,421 | 1.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,734 | 9.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,442 | −7.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,899 | 13.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 4,010 | 16.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,734 people living in Lancaster. About 88% of the people were White, and about 9.6% were African American. Around 23% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age was 38 years.
Education in Lancaster
The schools in Lancaster are managed by Garrard County Schools. These schools include:
- Garrard County High School
- Garrard Middle School
- Lancaster Elementary School
Lancaster also has a public library called the Garrard County Public Library. It's a place where you can borrow books and learn new things.
Famous People from Lancaster
Many notable individuals have come from Lancaster, Kentucky:
- Simeon H. Anderson was a U.S. congressman who represented Kentucky.
- Elizabeth Fouse was an activist who worked hard for equal rights for African American women.
- William J. Landram was a lawyer and a colonel in the army during the Civil War. He later became a brigadier general.
- William Owsley was a politician and judge who became the sixteenth governor of Kentucky.
- Jonathan Shell used to be a representative for House District 36 in the Kentucky House of Representatives.
- Lewis L. Walker was a U.S. congressman from 1928 to 1930.
See also
In Spanish: Lancaster (Kentucky) para niños
