Sadieville, Kentucky facts for kids
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Sadieville, Kentucky
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Location of Sadieville in Scott County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Scott |
| Incorporated | 1880 |
| Named for | a respected area woman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.08 sq mi (2.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
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| • Total | 320 |
| • Density | 295.48/sq mi (114.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40370
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-67656 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405387 |
Sadieville is a small city in Scott County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2020, about 320 people lived there. Sadieville is also part of the larger Lexington-Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Sadieville
Sadieville is known as a railroad town. This means it grew up because a railroad was built nearby. The Cincinnati Southern Railroad came through the area in 1876. This made it easier for people and goods to travel.
The town's post office opened in 1878. It was named after a respected local woman, Sarah Martha "Sadie" Emison Pack. Sadieville officially became a city in 1880.
Long ago, a company called Burgess and Gano made Sadieville famous. It became the biggest place in the United States for shipping young mules and colts.
Geography of Sadieville
Sadieville is located where Kentucky Route 32 crosses Eagle Creek. Eagle Creek is a small stream. In the past, there was even a covered bridge over the creek in Sadieville.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 1.11 square miles (2.88 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Sadieville
The population of Sadieville has changed over the years. The city's population was 263 people in the year 2000. By 2020, it had grown to 320 people.
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| 1890 | 170 | — | |
| 1900 | 532 | 212.9% | |
| 1910 | 467 | −12.2% | |
| 1920 | 448 | −4.1% | |
| 1930 | 527 | 17.6% | |
| 1940 | 477 | −9.5% | |
| 1950 | 355 | −25.6% | |
| 1960 | 276 | −22.3% | |
| 1970 | 272 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 253 | −7.0% | |
| 1990 | 255 | 0.8% | |
| 2000 | 263 | 3.1% | |
| 2010 | 303 | 15.2% | |
| 2020 | 320 | 5.6% | |
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A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. In 2000, there were 96 households in Sadieville. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households (70.8%) were married couples living together. About 43.8% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household had about 2.74 people. The average family had about 3.00 people.
The age of people in Sadieville in 2000 was spread out. About 30% of the population was under 18 years old. About 9.5% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age was 35 years.
Notable Residents
Sadieville has been home to some interesting people:
- Robert H. Brooks - He was a soldier. He was the first person from the Army's Armored Branch to die in World War II.
- James Baker Hall - He was an author, photographer, and even the Poet Laureate of Kentucky. This means he was recognized as the official poet of the state.
See also
In Spanish: Sadieville (Kentucky) para niños
