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Tolu, Kentucky
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 Tolu, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Crittenden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 81 |
| • Density | 233.43/sq mi (90.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
42084
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 515965 |
Tolu is a small community in Crittenden County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the government defines for counting people.
Tolu is located along Kentucky Route 135, close to the Ohio River. In 2010, about 88 people lived there. It is about 14 miles northwest of Marion, which is the main town in Crittenden County.
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History of Tolu
Ancient Settlements in Tolu
The very first known settlement in the area that became Tolu was an ancient Native American site. This site belonged to the Mississippian culture. It is known today as the Tolu Site. People lived there between the years 1000 and 1350 CE (Common Era).
The Mississippian culture was very advanced. Its people lived in large communities called chiefdoms along the Ohio River and Mississippi River. Their biggest and most powerful city was Cahokia in what is now Illinois. Cahokia was the largest ancient city north of Mexico. The Mississippian people had large trading networks. They traded goods all across the continent, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Tolu Site is part of a specific time in the Mississippian period called the Angel phase. It is also linked to other sites like Angel Mounds in Indiana and Kincaid Mounds in Illinois. This is because they shared similar pottery styles and community designs.
European Settlement and Name Changes
Around the year 1800, a small settlement grew up along the river. This place would later become Tolu, Kentucky. For a while, it was known as Kirksville.
From the 1790s to the 1830s, a man named James Ford had a lot of influence in Tolu. He was a community leader and a businessman. He ran a ferry and owned a large farm called a plantation. However, he also led a secret group involved in illegal activities. Ford's influence ended when he was killed in 1833.
After a big windstorm in the 1830s, the town was renamed Hurricane Landing. In 1867, Hurricane Landing got its own post office. In 1884, the town was renamed Tolu. This name came from a popular hair tonic at the time.
The Hurricane Camp Meeting Grounds were also established here. This was a Presbyterian revival camp that started in 1888-1889. It grew from the Hurricane Landing Church, which was founded in 1843.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 81 | — | |
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As of 2020, the population of Tolu was 81 people.
Places to Visit and Culture
Interesting Places in Tolu
- Tolu Site: This is an ancient archeological site where the Mississippian people once lived.
- Hurricane Camp Meeting Grounds: A historic place for religious gatherings.
- James Ford Family Cemetery Site: The burial place of James Ford and his family.
Well-Known People
- James Ford (1775–1833): He was a community leader and businessman. He ran a ferry across the Ohio River and owned a large farm in Tolu. He was also secretly involved in leading a group that committed crimes along the Ohio River.
See also
In Spanish: Tolu (Kentucky) para niños
