Taylorsville, Kentucky facts for kids
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Taylorsville, Kentucky
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Downtown Taylorsville
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Location of Taylorsville in Spencer County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Spencer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
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| • Total | 1,256 |
| • Density | 1,381.74/sq mi (533.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40071
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-75810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405574 |
Taylorsville is a small city in Kentucky, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Spencer County. In 2020, about 1,256 people lived there. The city was officially started in 1829.
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History of Taylorsville
Taylorsville was founded in 1798. It was built on land that belonged to Richard Taylor. He was the father of Zachary Taylor, who later became a US President. About 60 acres (24 hectares) of land were set aside for the town. Soon after, the town was named after Richard Taylor.
In 1815, the town of Taylorsville was officially recorded. Spencer County was created in 1823, and Taylorsville became its county seat.
During the American Civil War, a famous fighter named William Quantrill was killed near Taylorsville in 1865. He was a Confederate guerrilla, which means he fought in small, unofficial groups.
Geography of Taylorsville
Taylorsville is a small city. It covers about 0.91 square miles (2.36 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Population and People
The city's population has changed over many years. Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a process called a census. Here's how Taylorsville's population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 290 | — | |
| 1840 | 398 | 37.2% | |
| 1880 | 537 | — | |
| 1890 | 619 | 15.3% | |
| 1900 | 615 | −0.6% | |
| 1910 | 622 | 1.1% | |
| 1920 | 673 | 8.2% | |
| 1930 | 729 | 8.3% | |
| 1940 | 921 | 26.3% | |
| 1950 | 888 | −3.6% | |
| 1960 | 937 | 5.5% | |
| 1970 | 897 | −4.3% | |
| 1980 | 801 | −10.7% | |
| 1990 | 774 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,009 | 30.4% | |
| 2010 | 763 | −24.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,256 | 64.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,009 people living in Taylorsville. There were 427 households, which are groups of people living together. About 28% of these households had children under 18. The average age of people in the city was 41 years old.
Notable People from Taylorsville
Many interesting people have come from Taylorsville:
- Jack Bellman was a baseball player. He played as a catcher for the St. Louis Browns.
- Cliff Carlisle was an early country and blues singer. He was known for his yodeling and playing the Hawaiian steel guitar.
- George G. Gilbert was a US Representative, meaning he helped make laws for the country.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson Gilbert was also a US Representative.
- Shannon Lawson is a country music artist and songwriter.
Education and Learning
Taylorsville has a public library called the Spencer County Public Library. It's a place where you can borrow books and learn new things.
Climate in Taylorsville
The weather in Taylorsville has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
See also
In Spanish: Taylorsville (Kentucky) para niños
