Summersville, Kentucky facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Summersville, Kentucky
Census-designated place
Businesses along KY 61
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Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Green
Area
• Total	2.89 sq mi (7.49 km2)
• Land	2.89 sq mi (7.48 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	804 ft (245 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	551
• Density	190.66/sq mi (73.62/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	42782
FIPS code	21-74604
GNIS feature ID	504784

Summersville is a small community in Green County, Kentucky, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a special area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government.

In 2010, about 568 people lived in Summersville. By 2020, the population was 551.

Summersville is located along two main roads, Route 61 and Route 323. It's about 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Greensburg, which is the main town of Green County. Summersville is 804 feet (245 meters) above sea level. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 42782.

History of Summersville

Summersville became an official community in 1817. This means it was formally recognized as a place where people lived and worked together.

Community Life in Summersville

Every year in late July, the people of Summersville celebrate with a special event called "Summersville Days." This festival brings the community together for fun and activities.

Population Information

The United States government counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. This is called a census.

Summersville Population Changes

Here's how the population of Summersville has changed over time:

See also

In Spanish: Summersville (Kentucky) para niños