Staffordsville, Kentucky facts for kids
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Staffordsville, Kentucky
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 Staffordsville, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Staffordsville, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Johnson |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 2,403 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41256
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| GNIS feature ID | 504227 |
Staffordsville is a small community in Johnson County, Kentucky, United States. It is not a city, but an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live that isn't officially part of a town or city government.
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The Story Behind the Name
Staffordsville was not always called by its current name. It was first known as Frew. The very first post office opened here on July 14, 1882.
In 1893, the person in charge of the post office was a woman named Jessie Stafford. She decided to change the name of the post office to "Staffordsville". This was done to honor her family. The ZIP code for Staffordsville is 41256.
Where is Staffordsville Located?
Staffordsville is located in the state of Kentucky. Its elevation is 669 feet above sea level. This tells you how high the land is compared to the ocean.
Who Lives in Staffordsville?
According to information from the year 2000, about 2,403 people lived in Staffordsville. Most of the people living here were White. A small number of residents were Asian or Native American.
There were 938 households in the area. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households were families, including married couples and families with children.
Famous People from Staffordsville
Staffordsville is the hometown of a well-known country music singer. His name is Chris Stapleton.
Schools in Staffordsville
Most students living in Staffordsville attend schools in the local area. These schools help young people learn and grow.
- Highland Elementary School (for students from kindergarten to sixth grade)
- Johnson County Middle School in Paintsville (for seventh and eighth graders)
- Johnson Central High School in Paintsville (for students from ninth to twelfth grade)
Fun Places to Visit in Staffordsville
There are a couple of interesting places near Staffordsville that people can visit.
- Paintsville Lake State Park: This park offers outdoor activities and beautiful scenery.
- Mountain Homeplace: This is a living history museum. It shows what life was like in the mountains of Kentucky many years ago.
