Prestonville, Kentucky facts for kids
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Prestonville, Kentucky
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Prestonville in October 2023.
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Location of Prestonville in Carroll County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Carroll |
| Established | 1797 |
| Incorporated | 1867 |
| Named for | a local landowner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 171 |
| • Density | 788.02/sq mi (304.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41008
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-62958 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404572 |
Prestonville is a small city in Kentucky, United States. It is located where the Ohio River and the Kentucky River meet. This special spot is in Carroll County. Prestonville is just across the Kentucky River from another city called Carrollton. In 2020, about 171 people lived there.
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History of Prestonville
The land where Prestonville now stands was once given to a soldier named Colonel William Preston. He received this land for his service during the American Revolution.
When Was Prestonville Established?
The town of Prestonville was officially created, or chartered, in 1797. This means it was given legal rights to exist as a town. Later, in 1867, it became an incorporated city. This gave it more official powers and its own local government.
Early Post Office Services
A post office first opened in Prestonville in 1844, but it closed a few years later in 1849. Another post office opened nearby in 1880. It was called Wideawake before it moved to Prestonville in 1893.
Geography and Location
Prestonville is a very small city. It covers about 0.2 square miles (0.58 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit being water.
Where Do the Rivers Meet?
The city is famous for being at the confluence of two important rivers: the Ohio River and the Kentucky River. A confluence is the place where two rivers join together. This location has been important for travel and trade throughout history.
Population of Prestonville
The number of people living in Prestonville has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different U.S. Census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 239 | — | |
| 1880 | 183 | −23.4% | |
| 1900 | 228 | — | |
| 1910 | 162 | −28.9% | |
| 1920 | 131 | −19.1% | |
| 1930 | 163 | 24.4% | |
| 1940 | 296 | 81.6% | |
| 1950 | 166 | −43.9% | |
| 1960 | 211 | 27.1% | |
| 1970 | 252 | 19.4% | |
| 1980 | 205 | −18.7% | |
| 1990 | 205 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 164 | −20.0% | |
| 2010 | 161 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 171 | 6.2% | |
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Who Lives in Prestonville?
According to the 2000 census, there were 164 people living in Prestonville. Most of the people were White (about 95.73%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or from other racial backgrounds. About 3.66% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Prestonville in 2000 was 35 years old. About 27.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Prestonville (Kentucky) para niños
