Warsaw, Kentucky facts for kids
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Warsaw, Kentucky
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Gallatin County Courthouse
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Location of Warsaw in Gallatin County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Gallatin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,761 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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1,756 |
| • Density | 1,830.56/sq mi (706.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41095
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-80706 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405677 |
Warsaw is a city in Kentucky, United States. It is the main city and county seat of Gallatin County. Warsaw is located right next to the Ohio River.
The city got its name from a riverboat captain. He was reading a book called Thaddeus of Warsaw by Jane Porter when the city was being planned. In 2020, about 1,761 people lived in Warsaw.
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History of Warsaw
Warsaw started as a river landing in 1798. It was first known as "Great Landing." In 1805, a man named Colonel Robert Johnson built a road from this landing. It quickly became a busy place for shipping goods.
Founding the Town
In 1814, Colonel Johnson and Henry Yates bought about 200 acres of land. They wanted to create a new river town. They decided to name it "Fredericksburg" after Johnson's hometown in Virginia. By 1815, the town was fully planned. It had 172 numbered lots and stretched from the river to Market Street.
Changing the Name to Warsaw
In 1831, the town's name was changed to "Warsaw." This happened because the US Postal Service did not want two towns with the same name. The post office officially opened on July 18, 1832.
In 1837, Warsaw became the county seat for Gallatin County. This means it became the main city where the county government is located. The courthouse in Warsaw is the oldest one still in use in Kentucky. The oldest house in the city is the Henry Yates House. It was built around 1809 using logs.
Important Events and Buildings
On December 4, 1868, a sad event happened near Warsaw. Two steamboats, the United States and the America, crashed on the Ohio River. About 80 people lost their lives in this accident.
The Warsaw Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This area includes many old buildings. They show off beautiful Italianate architecture and Gothic Revival architecture styles.
Geography of Warsaw
Warsaw is located in the northern part of Gallatin County. It sits on the south bank of the Ohio River. Across the river in Indiana is a community called Florence, Indiana.
Location and Roads
The closest bridge across the river is the Markland Dam Bridge. It is about 3.5 miles west of Warsaw. U.S. Route 42 goes through the middle of Warsaw. This road leads northeast about 35 miles to Covington. It also goes southwest along the Ohio River about 17 miles to Carrollton.
Kentucky Route 35 goes south from Warsaw. It leads about 6 miles to Interstate 71. This interstate is near the Kentucky Speedway in Sparta.
Land and Water
Warsaw has a total area of about 1.03 square miles. Most of this area, about 0.96 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.06 square miles, is water.
People of Warsaw
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 658 | — | |
| 1870 | 715 | 8.7% | |
| 1880 | 666 | −6.9% | |
| 1890 | 676 | 1.5% | |
| 1900 | 785 | 16.1% | |
| 1910 | 900 | 14.6% | |
| 1920 | 800 | −11.1% | |
| 1930 | 800 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 880 | 10.0% | |
| 1950 | 829 | −5.8% | |
| 1960 | 981 | 18.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,232 | 25.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,328 | 7.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,202 | −9.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,811 | 50.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,615 | −10.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,761 | 9.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,756 | 8.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,811 people living in Warsaw. There were 737 households, which are groups of people living together. About 451 of these were families.
Population Details
The population density was about 1,868 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Warsaw were white (92.88%). About 4.86% were African American. A small number of people were Native American or Asian.
About 30.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 40.2% were married couples. The average household had 2.31 people. The average family had 2.93 people.
Age Groups
The population was spread out by age:
- 25.1% were under 18 years old.
- 8.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 27.8% were between 25 and 44.
- 19.4% were between 45 and 64.
- 19.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the city was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 92 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Warsaw was $25,179. For a family, the average income was $31,250. About 20.3% of the people in Warsaw lived below the poverty line. This included 23.7% of those under 18 and 16.6% of those 65 or older.
Education in Warsaw
Public schools in Warsaw are managed by Gallatin County Schools. They operate Gallatin County High School. Warsaw also has a lending library called the Gallatin County Public Library.
Notable People from Warsaw
- Eva Craig Graves Doughty: A well-known journalist.
- Lucy Montz: The first woman to practice dentistry in Kentucky.
- Carlotta Thompkins: Born in Warsaw in 1844. She became a famous gambler in the Old West.
- Richard Yates: Served as the 13th Governor of Illinois during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865.
See also
In Spanish: Warsaw (Kentucky) para niños
