Stanville, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stanville, Kentucky
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Unincorporated community
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 Stanville, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| County | Floyd |
| Elevation | 219 m (718 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41659
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629684 |
Stanville is a small place located in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States. It used to be known as Mare Creek. Stanville is an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is governed by the county.
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About Stanville
The United States Census Bureau is a part of the U.S. government. It collects information about the people and economy of the country. The Census Bureau groups Stanville with a nearby community called Betsy Layne. They treat these areas as one larger section for counting people. This larger section is called a Census County Division.
What is a Census County Division?
A Census County Division, or CCD, is a special area created by the Census Bureau. It helps them collect and organize population data. It is not a real government area, but just a way to count people. In 2020, the total population for the Stanville and Betsy Layne CCD was 4,601 people.
Communities in the CCD
Besides Stanville and Betsy Layne, this Census County Division also includes several other small communities. These are:
Famous People from Stanville
Stanville, or Mare Creek as it was once known, is the birthplace of some notable individuals.
- Grady Wallace was a very talented basketball player. He was born in Mare Creek. He became an All-American basketball player, which means he was recognized as one of the best college players in the country.
