Utica, Kentucky facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Utica, Kentucky
Census-designated place
Utica, Kentucky Location in Kentucky
Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Daviess
Area
• Total	1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2)
• Land	1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	417 ft (127 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	298
• Density	283.81/sq mi (109.58/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CST)
ZIP code	42376
FIPS code	21-78708
GNIS feature ID	505928

Utica is a small, quiet place in Daviess County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area the government counts for population. In 2020, about 298 people lived there.

Where is Utica Located?

Utica is in the southern part of Daviess County. It's close to the border of McLean County. A main road, U.S. Route 431, goes right through the community. This road can take you 12 miles north to Owensboro. Or, if you head south for 24 miles, you'll reach Central City.

What Can You Find in Utica?

Even though Utica is a small community, it has some important places and services.

• It has its own post office, which uses the ZIP code 42376.
• There's a fire station to help keep everyone safe.
• You can find several churches for different faiths.
• There's a gas station and a couple of stores for daily needs.
• Utica also has a cemetery.

A Look Back at Utica's History

Utica was likely started a long time ago, in the early 1800s. It was probably named after the city of Utica, New York.

Mill Street's Story

One of the roads in Utica, Mill Street, has an interesting history. It got its name from a flour mill that used to be behind a place called JR's Market.

The Old Train Station

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the first building on Mill Street was a train station. This station was very important! It helped people travel to Owensboro, a river town across the border from Indiana.

The Community Cemetery

The cemetery in Utica has graves dating back to the early 1900s. Most of the people buried there are from the 1930s onwards. People still use this cemetery today.