NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Georgetown, Kentucky

Georgetown is a city in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 18,080 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Scott County^GR6. The city is named in honor of President George Washington. It is the home of Georgetown College, a private liberal arts college. Image File history File links Nuvola_apps_kcontrol. ... Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area Ranked 37th - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 kmÂ²) - Width 140 miles (225 km) - Length 379 miles (610 km) - % water 1. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. ... President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, trade unions, universities, and countries. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732 â€“ December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775â€“1783), and was later elected the first president of the United States under the U.S. Constitution. ... Note: Georgetown University is a separate and unaffiliated institution located in Washington, DC. Georgetown College is a small, private liberal arts college located in Georgetown, Kentucky. ...

The city's recent growth began in the mid-1980s, when Toyota built its first wholly owned United States plant in a recently annexed part of the city. The plant, which currently builds the Camry, Solara and Avalon, opened in 1988 and is the largest building in terms of acres covered under one building in the US, with over 200 acres occupied. [1] Toyota Motor Corporation ), or Toyota is a Japanese automaker. ... Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) is an automobile manufacturing factory in Georgetown, Kentucky. ... Ceremonies during the annexation of Hawaii. ... The Toyota Camry is a mid-size car assembled by Toyota in Georgetown, Kentucky, USA, as well as Altona, Victoria, Australia, Guangzhou, China and the original factory in Toyota City, Japan. ... Late-model Toyota Camry (left) and Ford Excursion (right) The Toyota Camry is a large family car manufactured by Toyota in Georgetown, Kentucky, USA; Australia; and Japan. ... The Toyota Avalon is a full-size car produced by Toyota in the United States. ...

Geography

Georgetown is located at 38°12′52″N, 84°33′20″W (38.214542, -84.555496)^GR1. Image File history File links KYMap-doton-Georgetown. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.5 km² (13.7 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 18,080 people, 6,703 households, and 4,618 families residing in the city. The population density was 508.8/km² (1,317.5/mi²). There were 7,209 housing units at an average density of 202.9/km² (525.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.68% White, 8.01% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.03% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.99% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 6,703 households out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.97. â€œMatrimonyâ€ redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 16.1% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,186, and the median income for a family was $50,743. Males had a median income of $36,970 versus $25,936 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,859. About 8.7% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

History

In late 1785 or early 1786, Georgetown was settled by the Rev. Elijah Craig and Virginia Baptists. The city was incorporated on December 16, 1790. Some of the first mills west of the Appalachians were established in Georgetown by Craig. Craig's early mills located on Royal Spring Branch manufactured cloth and paper. ^[1]

Craig also founded a classical school in Georgetown which would lead to the founding of Georgetown College. Note: Georgetown University is a separate and unaffiliated institution located in Washington, DC. Georgetown College is a small, private liberal arts college located in Georgetown, Kentucky. ...

The Historic Ward Hall now the home of the The Ward Hall Preservation Foundation, is located just outside of Georgetown. Ward Hall was the summer home of Junius Ward, the home represents the height of the Greek Revival period in Kentucky. The Historic Ward Hall is now the home of the The Ward Hall Preservation Foundation, is located just outside of Georgetown, Kentucky. ... Walhalla temple in Bavaria was completed in 1842. ...

Culture

Georgetown is a dry town. As such, the towns hotels should be taken out of consideration when trying to find a place to stay for the Kentucky Derby.

Sister City

Georgetown has one sister city, as designated by Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI): For the 1997 film, see Twin Town Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ...

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News Publications

Georgetown has a tri-weekly newspaper named the Georgetown News-Graphic. Residents of the area commonly subscribe to this locally-geared newspaper in addition to the larger Lexington daily newspaper, the Lexington Herald-Leader. ^[2] Nickname: Athens of the West Horse Capital of the World Location in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Coordinates: Country United States State Kentucky Counties Fayette - Mayor Jim Newberry (D) Area - City 739. ... The Lexington Herald-Leader is a Lexington, Kentucky-based newspaper owned by The McClatchy Company. ...

Notable Current/Past Residents

David French - author, A Season for Justice: Defending the Rights of the Christian Home, Church and School.

References

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