Sharpsburg, Kentucky facts for kids
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Sharpsburg, Kentucky
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Sharpsburg
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Location of Sharpsburg in Bath County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bath |
| Established | 1825 |
| Incorporated | 1852 |
| Named for | a local landowner |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor and City Commissioners |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 365 |
| • Density | 1,852.79/sq mi (715.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40374
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-69852 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405450 |
Sharpsburg is a small city in Bath County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local government. In 2020, about 365 people lived there. Sharpsburg is part of the Mount Sterling micropolitan area, which is a group of nearby towns and cities connected by jobs and daily life.
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History of Sharpsburg
The story of Sharpsburg began with a brave soldier named Moses Sharp. He fought in the American Revolutionary War. In 1780, he settled in this area. Later, in 1814, he planned out a town on his land and called it Bloomfield.
Moses Sharp passed away in 1820. After his death, the town got its first post office. However, there was already another town in Kentucky named Bloomfield. So, the postmaster decided to name the new post office, and later the town, after Moses Sharp. That's how Bloomfield became Sharpsburg! The town officially started in 1825 and became an incorporated city in 1852.
Where is Sharpsburg?
Sharpsburg is located in the western part of Bath County. You can find it along Kentucky Route 11. It is about 11 miles north of Mount Sterling. It is also about 20 miles southwest of Flemingsburg.
The United States Census Bureau says that Sharpsburg covers a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of Sharpsburg
The number of people living in Sharpsburg has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 158 | — | |
| 1870 | 319 | — | |
| 1880 | 356 | 11.6% | |
| 1890 | 516 | 44.9% | |
| 1900 | 482 | −6.6% | |
| 1910 | 410 | −14.9% | |
| 1920 | 363 | −11.5% | |
| 1930 | 408 | 12.4% | |
| 1940 | 472 | 15.7% | |
| 1950 | 405 | −14.2% | |
| 1960 | 311 | −23.2% | |
| 1970 | 307 | −1.3% | |
| 1980 | 339 | 10.4% | |
| 1990 | 315 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 295 | −6.3% | |
| 2010 | 323 | 9.5% | |
| 2020 | 365 | 13.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 295 people living in Sharpsburg. There were 149 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 77 of these households were families.
The people living in Sharpsburg were of different backgrounds. Most residents were White, and a smaller number were African American or from other races.
The average age of people in Sharpsburg in 2000 was 46 years old. About 16.9% of the population was under 18 years old. About 26.4% were 65 years or older.
Education and Learning
Sharpsburg has a public library. It is a branch of the Bath County Memorial Library. This library helps people in the community learn and read.
Famous People from Sharpsburg
Some notable people have come from Sharpsburg:
- Henry Tureman Allen: He was a general who served in World War I.
- Henry S. Lane: He became the governor of Indiana.
