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Scottsville, Kentucky

Scottsville, Kentucky
City
Sign welcoming visitors to Scottsville
Sign welcoming visitors to Scottsville
Motto: The Friendly City
Location of Scottsville, Kentucky
Location of Scottsville, Kentucky
Coordinates: 36°45′5″N 86°11′34″W / 36.75139°N 86.19278°W / 36.75139; -86.19278Coordinates: 36°45′5″N 86°11′34″W / 36.75139°N 86.19278°W / 36.75139; -86.19278
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Allen
Established 1817
Incorporated 1860
Named for Gov. Charles Scott
Area
 • Total 5.8 sq mi (14.9 km2)
 • Land 5.8 sq mi (14.9 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 761 ft (232 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 4,226
 • Density 728.6/sq mi (283.6/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 42164
Area code(s) 270 & 364
FIPS code 21-69114
GNIS feature ID 0503118
Website www.scottsvilleky.org

Scottsville is a home rule-class city in Allen County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of its county. The population was 4,226 during the 2010 U.S. Census.

The site along Bays Fork was settled in 1797 and developed into a stagecoach station. The town was laid off in 1816 and established the next year. It was named for Kentucky's 4th governor, Charles Scott. In the early 19th century, it was also known as Allen Court House and Scottville.

Scottsville is located at 36°45′5″N 86°11′34″W / 36.75139°N 86.19278°W / 36.75139; -86.19278 (36.751504, -86.192692). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.8 square miles (15 km2), all of it land.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Scottsville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

As of the census of 2010, there were 4,226 people, 1,861 households, and 1,130 families residing in the city. The population density was 728.6 per square mile (281.3/km2). There were 2,066 housing units at an average density of 356.2 per square mile (137.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.5% White, 2.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.


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