Millersburg, Kentucky facts for kids
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Millersburg, Kentucky
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"History, Hospitality, Opportunity"
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Location of Millersburg in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bourbon |
| Established | 1817 |
| Incorporated | 1874 |
| Reincorporated | 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 747 |
| • Density | 1,821.95/sq mi (703.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40348
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-52302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404264 |
Millersburg is a small city in Bourbon County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's a "home rule-class city," which means it has its own local government. In 2010, about 792 people lived there. Millersburg is also part of the larger Lexington–Fayette area.
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History of Millersburg
Millersburg was started in the year 1817. It was named after a person called John Miller. For a while, the local post office was spelled "Millersburgh" until 1889.
A school called Millersburg Military Institute was open in the city for a long time. It operated from 1893 until 2014.
Geography of the City
Millersburg is located in the northeastern part of Bourbon County. It stretches all the way to the border of Nicholas County. A main road, U.S. Route 68, also known as Main Street, goes right through the middle of Millersburg.
The United States Census Bureau says that Millersburg covers a total area of about 1.1 square kilometers (0.41 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 92 | — | |
| 1810 | 238 | 158.7% | |
| 1830 | 470 | — | |
| 1850 | 214 | — | |
| 1860 | 556 | 159.8% | |
| 1870 | 675 | 21.4% | |
| 1880 | 858 | 27.1% | |
| 1890 | 850 | −0.9% | |
| 1900 | 862 | 1.4% | |
| 1910 | 799 | −7.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,117 | 39.8% | |
| 1930 | 770 | −31.1% | |
| 1940 | 850 | 10.4% | |
| 1950 | 828 | −2.6% | |
| 1960 | 913 | 10.3% | |
| 1970 | 788 | −13.7% | |
| 1980 | 987 | 25.3% | |
| 1990 | 937 | −5.1% | |
| 2000 | 842 | −10.1% | |
| 2010 | 792 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 747 | −5.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 842 people living in Millersburg. These people lived in 356 different homes. About 248 of these homes were families.
The population density was about 2,432 people per square mile. This means a lot of people lived in a small area. There were also 390 housing units, which are places where people can live.
The average age of people in the city was 38 years old. About 24% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15.7% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Famous People from Millersburg
- Blanton Collier: He was an American football coach. He was born in Millersburg.
- Jim Kelly: He was a martial artist and actor from the 1970s. He was born in Millersburg. He even acted alongside Bruce Lee in the movie Enter the Dragon.
- Mae Street Kidd: She was a State Representative from 1968 to 1984. She represented a district in Louisville. Mae Street Kidd was born in Millersburg.
- David McDonald: He was a judge who was born in Millersburg.
- Alma Bridwell White: She was the founder of the Pillar of Fire Church.
See also
In Spanish: Millersburg (Kentucky) para niños
