Sanders, Kentucky facts for kids
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Sanders, Kentucky
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Location of Sanders in Carroll County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Carroll |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Reïncorporated | 1882 |
| Named for | George Washington Sanders, a local miller |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 197 |
| • Density | 670.07/sq mi (258.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41083
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-68358 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405414 |
Sanders is a small city in Carroll County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2010, the city had a population of 238 people.
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History of Sanders
Early Beginnings
The area where Sanders is now located was first settled near a "salt lick." A salt lick is a place where animals go to lick salt from the ground. It was also on an old trail called the Buffalo Trace. This trail stretched from the Licking River to Drennon Springs.
The community was first called Rislerville after a shopkeeper who lived there. Later, it became known as Sanders' Mill because Nathaniel Sanders opened a grist mill (a mill that grinds grain) and a post office in 1816. After Nathaniel passed away, his son, George Washington Sanders, continued to run the mill.
Changing Names
In 1867, a train line called the Louisville, Cincinnati and Lexington Railroad reached the community. The local people first named the train station Dixie. However, the railroad company changed the name to Liberty Station. This was because the station was important for trade with a nearby town called New Liberty.
In 1874, the name changed back to Sanders. A local historian, Anna Parker, said this happened because State Senator Larkin Sanders wanted to honor his father, George Washington Sanders.
Geography of Sanders
Sanders is located in the southeastern part of Carroll County. It sits along Eagle Creek, which is a smaller stream that flows into the Kentucky River. To the south, across Eagle Creek, is Owen County. Gallatin County is also very close, less than 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east.
If you're traveling on Interstate 71, you can take Exit 55, which is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Sanders.
The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers a total area of about 0.30 square miles (0.77 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part (about 0.004 square miles or 0.01 square kilometers) being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 277 | — | |
| 1900 | 218 | −21.3% | |
| 1910 | 250 | 14.7% | |
| 1920 | 291 | 16.4% | |
| 1930 | 286 | −1.7% | |
| 1940 | 278 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 206 | −25.9% | |
| 1960 | 203 | −1.5% | |
| 1970 | 268 | 32.0% | |
| 1980 | 332 | 23.9% | |
| 1990 | 231 | −30.4% | |
| 2000 | 246 | 6.5% | |
| 2010 | 238 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 197 | −17.2% | |
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According to the census from the year 2000, there were 246 people living in Sanders. These people lived in 78 households, and 51 of these were families. The population density was about 790 people per square mile (290 people per square kilometer).
Out of the 78 households, about 32% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (48.7%) were married couples living together. About 25% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average household had about 2.63 people, and the average family had about 3.14 people. The median age of people in the city was 40 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Sanders (Kentucky) para niños
