South Shore, Kentucky facts for kids
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South Shore, Kentucky
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Location of South Shore in Greenup County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Greenup |
| Incorporated | July 2, 1957 |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,066 |
| • Density | 1,622.53/sq mi (626.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
41175
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-72210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0503976 |
South Shore is a city in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States. It's known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2020, about 1,066 people lived there.
South Shore is located right along the Ohio River. It sits across the river from Portsmouth, Ohio. The city is also at the mouth of Tygarts Creek. It's part of a larger area called the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
You can even travel to South Shore by train! The South Portsmouth–South Shore station is served by Amtrak's Cardinal train.
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History of South Shore
South Shore was first settled in 1890. The Fullerton, Warnock, and Morton families moved there from the nearby Tygarts Valley. The area really started to grow after the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway arrived. Also, a man named George D. Winn started a ferry service to Portsmouth, Ohio, in the 1890s.
How South Shore Got Its Name
In 1893, George D. Winn asked for a post office to be set up. On July 21, a post office was opened and named "Fullerton." This name honored his brothers, Harvey and Harrison Fullerton. The town was officially made a city for a short time in 1919.
In 1895, the Taylor brickyard was built near Fullerton by Clyde King. This brickyard became the biggest employer in the area. The name "Taylor" was used for the local railway station. Later, a nearby post office was also named "Taylor" in 1930.
On February 4, 1940, this post office was renamed "South Shore." The city of South Shore was officially formed on July 2, 1957. Soon after, the Fullerton and South Shore post offices joined together under the "South Shore" name. Eventually, South Shore grew and took over the entire city of Fullerton, making its borders much larger.
Geography of South Shore
South Shore is located in the northern part of Greenup County. It sits on the south bank of the Ohio River.
Roads and Rivers
U.S. Route 23 goes through the city. This highway leads southeast about 16 miles (26 km) to Greenup, which is the main town of the county. It also goes about 29 miles (47 km) to Ashland. If you go west on US-23 for about 2 miles (3 km), you'll reach the U.S. Grant Bridge. This bridge crosses the Ohio River into Portsmouth, Ohio.
Land and Water
The city of South Shore covers a total area of about 2.2 square kilometers (0.85 square miles). Most of this area, about 1.7 square kilometers (0.66 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.19 square miles), is water, mainly from the Ohio River.
Population of South Shore
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 658 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,750 | 166.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,525 | −12.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,318 | −13.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,226 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,122 | −8.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,066 | −5.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 1,226 people living in South Shore. The population has changed over the years. By 2020, the number of people living in the city was 1,066.
The average age of people in South Shore in 2000 was 39 years old. About 23.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 21.9% of the population was 65 years or older.
Economy of South Shore
South Shore is home to Graf Brothers Flooring and Lumber. This company is the largest maker of a special type of oak wood products in the world. They make "rift and quartered oak," which means the wood is cut in a way that makes it very strong and beautiful. Graf Brothers employs about 275 people.
Attractions in South Shore
There are a couple of interesting places to visit in South Shore.
Indian Head Rock
The Indian Head Rock is a very large rock, weighing 8 tons! It's famous for old carvings of names and initials from the 1800s and early 1900s. Today, you can see this historic rock displayed safely in an enclosure at Rotary Park. It's a cool piece of local history.
Rotary Park
Rotary Park is a city park where different events are held. For example, they have an annual quilt festival there. It's a nice place for the community to gather.
Education in South Shore
The McKell Branch of the Greenup County Public Library is located just outside the city limits of South Shore. It's a great place for residents to find books, learn, and use computers.
See also
In Spanish: South Shore (Kentucky) para niños
