Stanton, Kentucky facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stanton, Kentucky
City
Powell County Courthouse in Stanton
Nickname(s):  Nature's Bridge to the Mountains
Location of Stanton in Powell County, Kentucky.
Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Powell
Incorporated	March 9, 1854
Government
• Type	Mayor-Council
Area
• Total	2.28 sq mi (5.91 km2)
• Land	2.28 sq mi (5.90 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	673 ft (205 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,251
• Estimate  (2022)	3,221
• Density	1,428.38/sq mi (551.47/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	40380
Area code(s)	606
FIPS code	21-73164
GNIS feature ID	0515661

Stanton is a city in Kentucky, United States. It is the main town, or "county seat," of Powell County. In 2020, about 3,251 people lived there. Stanton is also famous as the birthplace of Woody Stephens, a very successful horse trainer. He is in the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame.

History of Stanton

Stanton got its first post office on July 7, 1849. It was first called Beaver Pond because of a small lake made by beavers nearby. In 1852, the town and post office were renamed Stanton. This was done to honor Richard H. Stanton. He served in the U.S. Congress from 1849 to 1855.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Stanton was a busy center for cutting down trees. This was a big industry in Eastern Kentucky. A railroad also connected the city to many other parts of the country. The railroad tracks have since been removed. However, the old train station is still there. It is now home to the Powell County Tourism Association.

Geography of Stanton

Stanton is located at 37°50′51″N 83°51′33″W / 37.84750°N 83.85917°W / 37.84750; -83.85917. It lies in the flat area next to the Red River.

The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Education in Stanton

Public schools in Stanton are managed by the Powell County School District. The district runs several schools:

• Bowen Elementary School
• Stanton Elementary School
• Powell County Middle School
• Powell County High School
• Powell County Alternative School

Stanton also has a public library, called the Powell County Public Library. It is a place where you can borrow books.

Events and Festivals

Stanton hosts fun events throughout the year.

Annual Corn Festival

Every year, during the first weekend of August, Stanton holds its annual Corn Festival. This tradition started on August 5–6, 1989. The festival has many exciting activities, such as:

• Corn eating contests
• Talent shows
• Beauty competitions
• Car shows
• Cornhole tournaments

Local artists also set up booths to show and sell their art. About 5,000 people visit the festival each year.

Powell County Fair

Another event near Stanton is the Powell County Fair. It takes place in the second week of September. The fair is held at the local Lion's Club Park. This park is also known as the Powell County Fairgrounds. The fair has many booths where businesses and groups share information. It also includes rides and fun events like:

• Truck and tractor pulls
• Greased pig competitions
• Baby pageants

Population Changes

The population of Stanton has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 2,733 people living in the city. There were 1,048 homes. The average number of people in each home was about 2.60.

The population includes people of all ages. In 2010, about 27.0% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 39 years.

See also

In Spanish: Stanton (Kentucky) para niños