Trigg County, Kentucky facts for kids
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Trigg County
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The old Trigg County courthouse in Cadiz, Kentucky. It was torn down in 2008 to make way for a new courthouse, which is already completed.
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Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1820 |
| Named for | Stephen Trigg |
| Seat | Cadiz |
| Largest city | Cadiz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 481 sq mi (1,250 km2) |
| • Land | 441 sq mi (1,140 km2) |
| • Water | 40 sq mi (100 km2) 8.3% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 14,061 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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14,369  |
| • Density | 29.233/sq mi (11.287/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Trigg County is a county located in the southwest part of Kentucky. In 2020, about 14,000 people lived there. Its main town, or county seat, is Cadiz.
The county was started in 1820. It was named after Stephen Trigg. He was an officer in the American Revolutionary War. He died in a battle called the Battle of Blue Licks. This battle was a victory for British and allied troops.
For many years, Trigg County did not allow alcohol sales. This changed in 2009. Voters decided to allow alcohol to be sold in stores.
Trigg County is also part of the larger Clarksville area. This area includes parts of both Tennessee and Kentucky.
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History of Trigg County
Trigg County was created in 1820. It was formed from parts of Christian County and Caldwell County. This happened because more people were moving into the area.
The county was named to honor Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Trigg. He was from Virginia and had settled in Kentucky. During the American Revolutionary War, he fought for the American side. He was killed in battle on August 19, 1782.
Geography of Trigg County
Trigg County covers a total area of about 481 square miles. Most of this area, about 441 square miles, is land. The remaining 40 square miles, or 8.3%, is water.
Neighboring Counties
Trigg County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Lyon County (to the north)
- Caldwell County (to the northeast)
- Christian County (to the east)
- Stewart County, Tennessee (to the south)
- Calloway County (to the southwest)
- Marshall County (to the northwest)
Protected Areas
A part of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is located in Trigg County. This is a large outdoor area for recreation.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 5,916 | — | |
| 1840 | 7,716 | 30.4% | |
| 1850 | 10,129 | 31.3% | |
| 1860 | 11,051 | 9.1% | |
| 1870 | 13,686 | 23.8% | |
| 1880 | 14,489 | 5.9% | |
| 1890 | 13,902 | −4.1% | |
| 1900 | 14,073 | 1.2% | |
| 1910 | 14,539 | 3.3% | |
| 1920 | 14,208 | −2.3% | |
| 1930 | 12,531 | −11.8% | |
| 1940 | 12,784 | 2.0% | |
| 1950 | 9,683 | −24.3% | |
| 1960 | 8,870 | −8.4% | |
| 1970 | 8,620 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 9,384 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 10,361 | 10.4% | |
| 2000 | 12,597 | 21.6% | |
| 2010 | 14,339 | 13.8% | |
| 2020 | 14,061 | −1.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 14,369 | 0.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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In 2000, there were about 12,597 people living in Trigg County. There were 5,215 homes and 3,765 families. The county had about 28 people per square mile.
About 29% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes, about 60%, were married couples. The average home had 2.39 people. The average family had 2.84 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 23% were under 18. About 17% were 65 or older. The average age in the county was 40 years old.
Media in Trigg County
Radio Stations
- WKDZ-FM 106.5 (plays country music)
- WKDZ-AM 1110 AM & 100.9 FM (plays oldies music)
- WHVO 1480 AM & 96.5 F.M. (plays oldies music)
Newspapers
The local newspaper is called The Cadiz Record.
Towns and Communities
City
- Cadiz (This is the county seat, the main town)
Census-Designated Place
- Cerulean (partially in Christian County)
Other Small Towns and Areas
- Black Hawk (mostly in Caldwell County)
- Buffalo
- Caledonia
- Canton
- Donaldson
- Fenton
- Linton
- Montgomery
- Oak Grove
- Roaring Spring
- Rockcastle
- Wallonia
Former Town
- Golden Pond (This used to be a town but is now a "ghost town")
Notable People
Many interesting people have come from Trigg County:
- Coy Bacon, a player in the NFL (National Football League)
- Darcy C. Coyle, a university president
- John Egerton, a journalist
- Joe Bolton, a poet
- Charles Tyler, a musician
- Boots Randolph, a musician
- Roger Vinson, a U.S. District Court judge
- Hugh "Riccardo" Martin, an opera singer
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Trigg para niños
