Saint Francis, Kentucky facts for kids

Saint Francis is a small, quiet place located in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own separate local government, like a city or town would. People living in Saint Francis use the ZIP Code 40062 for their mail.

History of Saint Francis

Saint Francis has an interesting past. It wasn't always called Saint Francis! Long ago, this community was first known as Chicago.

In 1870, something important happened: the railroad reached this area. The arrival of the railroad was a big deal because it made it easier to transport goods and people. Soon after the railroad came, the community of Chicago became "incorporated." When a place becomes incorporated, it means it officially forms its own local government. This allows it to make its own rules and provide services to its residents, like managing roads or local police.

Later on, the name of the community changed from Chicago to Saint Francis. Today, it is an unincorporated community once again, meaning it no longer has its own separate local government but is part of the larger Marion County area.