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Slaughters, Kentucky
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Location of Slaughters in Webster County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Webster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 190 |
| • Density | 826.09/sq mi (319.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42456
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| FIPS code | 21-71130 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0503668 |
Slaughters is a small city in Webster County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2020, about 190 people lived there.
Slaughters is located just west of US 41. This is a major road in Kentucky. The city is also about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) east of Dixon. A railway line, run by CSX Transportation, goes through Slaughters. This company even has a special side track there named after the city.
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History of Slaughters
How Slaughters Got Its Name
Local stories say that the city was named after a man named Gustavus Slaughter. In 1855, he supposedly won the chance to name the town and its post office during a card game.
Post Office and Town Name Changes
The first post office opened on January 29, 1856. It was originally called Slaughtersville. Henry A. Prater was the first postmaster, which is the person in charge of the post office. Gustavus Slaughter himself served as postmaster from 1860 to 1865.
The post office's name was changed to Slaughters in 1915. However, the town itself kept the name Slaughtersville for much longer. It was officially incorporated, or made a city, in 1861. It wasn't until 1967 that the Board on Geographic Names changed the town's official name to Slaughters. This change made the town's name match what most people already called it and the name of its post office.
Geography of Slaughters
Slaughters is a very small city in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 130 | — | |
| 1880 | 269 | 106.9% | |
| 1890 | 493 | 83.3% | |
| 1900 | 583 | 18.3% | |
| 1910 | 443 | −24.0% | |
| 1920 | 664 | 49.9% | |
| 1930 | 347 | −47.7% | |
| 1940 | 344 | −0.9% | |
| 1950 | 326 | −5.2% | |
| 1960 | 284 | −12.9% | |
| 1970 | 276 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 269 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 235 | −12.6% | |
| 2000 | 238 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 216 | −9.2% | |
| 2020 | 190 | −12.0% | |
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The population of Slaughters has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1870, there were 130 people. The population grew to its highest point in 1920 with 664 residents. Since then, the number of people living in Slaughters has generally decreased. In 2020, the population was 190 people.
Notable People from Slaughters
- Chris Knight is a country singer and songwriter. He is known for his unique style of country music.
See also
In Spanish: Slaughters (Kentucky) para niños
