Stamping Ground, Kentucky facts for kids
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Stamping Ground, Kentucky
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Stamping Ground, viewed from Buffalo Springs Park
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Location of Stamping Ground in Scott County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 780 |
| • Density | 1,326.53/sq mi (512.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40379
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-73038 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405517 |
Stamping Ground is a small city in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has some power to govern itself. In 2020, about 780 people lived there.
Stamping Ground is part of the larger Lexington–Fayette area. This means it's connected to a bigger group of towns and cities.
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History of Stamping Ground
The city of Stamping Ground got its unique name from a long time ago. Large groups of bison (sometimes called buffalo) used to gather in this area. They would "stamp" their hooves on the ground, making the area well-known.
The town was officially started in 1817. It was first called Herndonsville, named after the local Herndon family. But in 1834, the name was changed to Stamping Ground.
A post office briefly opened in Stamping Ground in 1816. The Herndonsville post office served the area from 1823 until 1834. That's when it also changed its name to Stamping Ground.
Geography and Location
Stamping Ground is a small city in terms of size. According to official measurements, the city covers about 0.6 square miles (or 1.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Stamping Ground
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 233 | — | |
| 1890 | 311 | 33.5% | |
| 1900 | 373 | 19.9% | |
| 1910 | 381 | 2.1% | |
| 1920 | 335 | −12.1% | |
| 1930 | 341 | 1.8% | |
| 1940 | 350 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 396 | 13.1% | |
| 1960 | 353 | −10.9% | |
| 1970 | 411 | 16.4% | |
| 1980 | 562 | 36.7% | |
| 1990 | 698 | 24.2% | |
| 2000 | 566 | −18.9% | |
| 2010 | 643 | 13.6% | |
| 2020 | 780 | 21.3% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 566 people living in Stamping Ground. These people lived in 230 different homes. Most of the people living in the city were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 36.5% of the homes had children under 18 years old. The average family size was about three people. The city's population included people of all ages, from young children to older adults. The median age was 34 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34 and half were older.
Education in Stamping Ground
Stamping Ground has one school for its young residents. This school is called Stamping Ground Elementary School. It serves the children in the area.
Famous People from Stamping Ground
- Jack Cottrell: He was a well-known theologian and a professor of theology at Cincinnati Christian University.
See also
In Spanish: Stamping Ground (Kentucky) para niños
