Wickliffe, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wickliffe, Kentucky
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Downtown Wickliffe, KY
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| Motto(s):
"A little piece of heaven on the river's edge"
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Location of Wickliffe in Ballard County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ballard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 670 |
| • Density | 431.70/sq mi (166.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42087
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-83064 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0506708 |
Wickliffe is a small city in Kentucky, United States. It is the main town of Ballard County. In 2020, about 670 people lived there.
Wickliffe is part of the larger Paducah, Kentucky-Illinois area.
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A Look at Wickliffe's Past
Ancient Villages and Early Settlers
Long ago, from about 1100 to 1300 AD, a group of people called the Mississippian culture lived where Wickliffe is today. They had a village known as Wickliffe Mounds. Today, you can visit Wickliffe Mounds as a state historic site. It has a research center and a museum.
Fort Jefferson and the Revolutionary War
In 1780, during the American Revolutionary War, a general named George Rogers Clark built a fort. It was called Fort Jefferson. This fort was on a hill near the Mississippi River, close to where Wickliffe is now.
The fort helped protect the western edge of the new United States. It kept British soldiers and Native American groups from attacking. But in 1781, after a fight with the Chickasaw people, the fort was left empty.
Wickliffe During the Civil War
Later, during the American Civil War, the same spot was used by the Union Army. In 1862, General Ulysses S. Grant used this area. His troops helped capture Fort Henry in February 1862. The site was important for supplying Union soldiers fighting in the western part of the war.
The Fort Jefferson Memorial Cross
In 2000, a tall cross was built on Fort Jefferson hill. It is called the Fort Jefferson Memorial Cross at the Confluence. It stands 90 feet (about 27 meters) high.
Where is Wickliffe Located?
Wickliffe is located at 36°58′00″N 89°05′13″W / 36.966600°N 89.086822°W. It sits on the east bank of the Mississippi River. This is about two miles south of where the Mississippi River meets the Ohio River.
The city covers about 1.56 square miles (4.04 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area is water.
How Many People Live in Wickliffe?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 959 | — | |
| 1900 | 995 | 3.8% | |
| 1910 | 989 | −0.6% | |
| 1920 | 969 | −2.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,108 | 14.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,039 | −6.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,019 | −1.9% | |
| 1960 | 917 | −10.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,211 | 32.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,034 | −14.6% | |
| 1990 | 851 | −17.7% | |
| 2000 | 794 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 688 | −13.4% | |
| 2020 | 670 | −2.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 794 people living in Wickliffe. There were 327 households, which are groups of people living together.
About 94% of the people were White. A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Wickliffe in 2000 was 42 years old. About 19% of the people were under 18 years old.
Education in Wickliffe
Wickliffe has a public library for its community. It is called the Ballard-Carlisle County Public Library.
Famous People from Wickliffe
- Kenny Rollins: He was a basketball player. He played for the University of Kentucky and won a championship in 1948. He also won a Gold Medal at the 1948 Olympics. Later, he played in the NBA for the Chicago Stags and Boston Celtics.
Images for kids
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Cross at the Confluence City Park
See also
In Spanish: Wickliffe (Kentucky) para niños
