Owenton, Kentucky facts for kids
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Owenton, Kentucky
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Downtown Owenton
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Location of Owenton in Owen County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Owen |
| Incorporated | 1828 |
| Reincorporated | 1849 |
| Named for | Its County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.93 sq mi (5.01 km2) |
| • Land | 1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,682 |
| • Estimate
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1,671 |
| • Density | 884.80/sq mi (341.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40359
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-58692 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404449 |
Owenton is a small city in Kentucky, United States. It is the main town and county seat of Owen County. In 2010, about 1,327 people lived there.
Owenton is located where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 127 and Kentucky Route 22. It's roughly halfway between the bigger cities of Louisville and Cincinnati.
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History of Owenton
Owenton was started in 1822. It got its name from Owen County, which was named after Colonel Abraham Owen. He was a brave pioneer who died in a battle called the Battle of Tippecanoe.
The town officially became a city on December 18, 1828. It had to be re-established as a city in 1849. The beautiful courthouse, built in the Greek Revival style, was constructed between 1857 and 1858. Owenton didn't grow as fast as some other towns in the late 1800s because a railroad was never built there.
Owenton's Geography
Owenton covers a total area of about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Population of Owenton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 143 | — | |
| 1860 | 94 | — | |
| 1870 | 297 | 216.0% | |
| 1880 | 654 | 120.2% | |
| 1890 | 847 | 29.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,014 | 19.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,024 | 1.0% | |
| 1920 | 971 | −5.2% | |
| 1930 | 975 | 0.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,190 | 22.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,249 | 5.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,376 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,280 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,341 | 4.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,306 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,387 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,327 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,682 | 26.8% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,671 | 25.9% | |
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According to the 2000 census, there were 1,387 people living in Owenton. These people lived in 615 different homes. About 24.7% of these homes had children under 18 living in them.
The people in Owenton come from different backgrounds. Most of the residents, about 95.39%, were White. About 2.88% were African American, and smaller percentages were Asian or from other races. About 1.73% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Owenton was 44 years old. About 20.8% of the population was under 18. About 27.3% of the population was 65 years old or older.
Education in Owenton
Owenton has a local public library called the Owen County Public Library. It's a great place for people to borrow books and learn new things.
Famous People from Owenton
Many interesting people have come from Owenton:
- Gerald W. Johnson (1919–2002) was a high-ranking officer in the U.S. Air Force. He was a World War II flying ace, meaning he shot down many enemy planes.
- Willis A. Lee (1888–1945) was a U.S. Navy vice admiral during World War II. He was also an Olympic gold medalist!
- Joseph L. Rhinock (1863–1926) served as a U.S. Representative for Kentucky.
- Dale Roberts (1940–2010) was an American relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Yankees.
- Abraham O. Smoot (1815–1895) was an important Mormon pioneer. He was also the second Mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Arnold E. True (1901–1979) was a highly decorated Rear admiral in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
See also
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