Summer Shade, Kentucky facts for kids
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Summer Shade, Kentucky
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 Summer Shade, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Summer Shade, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Metcalfe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2) |
| • Land | 2.03 sq mi (5.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 294 |
| • Density | 144.54/sq mi (55.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
42166
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| FIPS code | 21-74586 |
| GNIS feature ID | 504782 |
Summer Shade is a small community in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because the U.S. Census Bureau tracks its population. In 2020, about 294 people lived there.
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A Look at Summer Shade's Past
This area was first known by different names. People called it "Sartain Precinct" or "Glover's Creek." In 1872, the postmaster, W.M. Riggs, officially changed the name to Summer Shade.
Where is Summer Shade?
Summer Shade is located in the southwestern part of Metcalfe County. A main road, Kentucky Route 90 (KY 90), goes right through the community. This road connects Summer Shade to bigger towns like Glasgow and Burkesville. Glasgow is about 14 miles (23 km) to the northwest. Burkesville is about 23 miles (37 km) to the southeast.
Other roads also connect Summer Shade to nearby places. KY 640 goes north to Wisdom and Knob Lick. KY 163 passes just east of Summer Shade. It leads north to Edmonton, which is the main town of Metcalfe County. It also goes south to Tompkinsville.
The community of Summer Shade sits on a raised area of land called a ridge. Water from this ridge flows into nearby creeks. These creeks eventually join the Barren River, which is part of the larger Green River system.
A large factory that makes Kingsford Charcoal is located near Summer Shade. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of the community on KY 90. Even though it's a bit outside, it is considered a Summer Shade business.
Weather in Summer Shade
Summer Shade has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild, not too cold. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "Cfa."
Who Lives in Summer Shade?
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| 2020 | 294 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Summer Shade was 294 people. This number comes from the official U.S. Census.
Learning and Schools
Summer Shade used to have its own school called Summer Shade Elementary School. It taught students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Now, students from Summer Shade attend Metcalfe County Elementary in Edmonton.
Famous People from Summer Shade
- Charles "Pat" Dougherty (1879–1939) was a baseball pitcher. He played in leagues before the official Negro Leagues were formed.
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