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Encyclopedia > Madisonville, Kentucky
City of Madisonville, Kentucky
Nickname: Best Town on Earth
Location in the state of Kentucky
Location in the state of Kentucky
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Hopkins
Government
 - Mayor Will Cox (D)
Area
 - City 18.5 sq mi (48 km²)
 - Land 17.8 sq mi (46.1 km²)
 - Water 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Elevation  470 ft (143.3 m)
Population (2000)
 - City 19,307
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Website: http://www.madisonvillegov.com/

Madisonville is a city in Hopkins County, Kentucky of the Western Coal Field region. The population was 19,307 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Hopkins CountyGR6. The city was named in honor of U.S. President James Madison.[1] This article or section seems to contain too many examples (or of a poor quality) for an encyclopedia entry. ... Adapted from Wikipedias KY county maps by Seth Ilys. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states, which are... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... Kentucky has 120 counties, the most numerous amount of counties of any state. ... Hopkins County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... To help compare different orders of magnitude and geographical regions, we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... ‹ The template below (Unit of length) is being considered for deletion. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Hopkins County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... The Western Coal Fields of Kentucky compose an area in the west-central part of the state, bounded by the Dripping Springs Escarpment. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Hopkins County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... For other uses, see President of the United States (disambiguation). ... James Madison (March 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836), an American politician and fourth President of the United States of America (1809–1817), was one of the most influential Founders of the United States. ...


Madisonville is a commercial center of the region featuring shopping, dining, and entertainment. The Madisonville area is home to malls, movie theaters, casual dining establishments, a community college, fast-food establishments and its own radio and television stations. Currently, new commercial interests are being developed.

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History

Madisonville was founded in 1807 and named for James Madison (who was then Secretary of State). In the early 1900s, it was a rail hub, coal mining center, and had a large tobacco market. This continued until the 1960s when manufacturing and services became more popular. Year 1807 (MDCCCVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar). ...


During the 1970s, Regional Medical Center and Trover Clinic were built by the Trover Foundation (which is now Trover Health Systems). RMC is a 410 bed hospital that offers services typically found in larger cities (such as lifeflight, women's health centers, and a comprehensive cancer center). Trover Clinic is a ten level clinic and administration building that offers most medical tests and procedures. Six additional clinics are operated by Trover Foundation in Western Kentucky.


On November 15, 2005, a tornado ripped through the city, destroying some parts of it. The tornado began to form around 3:00 PM. The electricity in some parts was down until 7:00 PM, and in others until 9:00. The local Country Club neighborhood was greatly affected by the storm; however, the Country Club's clubhouse remained intact. Madisonville resident and former Boston Celtics star, Frank Ramsey's home was destroyed in the storm; fortunately, he was spared. The mayor, Karen Cunningham ordered a curfew in parts of the city and declared a state of emergency. is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1Time from first tornado to last tornado 2Maximum windspeed of most powerful tornado The Mid-November 2005 outbreak was an unusually strong (for the season) tornado outbreak on November 15, 2005 in the central United States. ... The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... Frank Vernon Ramsey, Jr. ...


Despite the 2005 tornado, Madisonville has a very bright future. The route for Interstate 69 will follow the current Pennyrile/Breathitt Parkway and signs have gone up noting the future of the road. Just south of the city, Interstate 66 will follow the Western Kentucky/Ford Parkway and the Western Kentucky/Ford Parkway west of the Pennyrile Parkway will be an overlay of Interstates 66 and 69. The local newspaper has called this intersection "The New Crossroads of America." The road plans have much political support from the area because they follow existing interstate-grade roads and upgrading costs will be minimal.


In addition, highway 70/85 is currently being widened to five lanes from the Parkway east to the airport. A new shopping center is being added in this area in addition to several shopping centers, a movie theater, and numerous restaurants already in place. The Madisonville Municipal Airport has recently undergone an expansion project for its terminal and runway.


Geography

Madisonville is located at 37°19′58″N, 87°30′8″W (37.332660, -87.502190)GR1, approximately 125 miles southwest of Louisville, Kentucky. “Louisville” redirects here. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 48.0 km² (18.5 mi²). 46.1 km² (17.8 mi²) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it (3.94%) is water. 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 (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


It is at an altitude of 460 feet above sea level. For considerations of sea level change, in particular rise associated with possible global warming, see sea level rise. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 19,307 people, 8,077 households, and 5,330 families residing in the city. The population density was 418.8/km² (1,085.0/mi²). There were 8,889 housing units at an average density of 192.8/km² (499.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.21% White, 11.24% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.34% 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. ... 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. ... 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 8,077 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.87. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $31,097, and the median income for a family was $38,688. Males had a median income of $32,064 versus $20,940 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,381. About 13.0% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.5% of those under age 18 and 7.8% 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. ...


Economy

Because of its location near important roadways, Madisonville is a leading manufacturing hub for western Kentucky. Industrial and factory production has revitalized the local post-coal economy. General Electric Aircraft Engines, Autoliv, Period Furniture (a division of KI Furniture), GlitterWrap, Carhartt and others have operations in the area. The city's economic development authority actively pursues new industries for the city. “GE” redirects here. ... A Pratt and Whitney turbofan engine for the F-15 Eagle is tested at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, USA. The tunnel behind the engine muffles noise and allows exhaust to escape. ... Autoliv (NYSE: ALV) is a Swedish-American company with headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, that in 1997 sprung from the merger of the Swedish company Autoliv AB and American company Morton International,Inc. ... Carhartt Carhartt is a U.S. based clothing company founded in 1889. ...


Madisonville is the only wet[2] city in the county of Hopkins County; making it a moist county, one of only sixteen in the state. [3] Wet could refer to: The condition of being liquid. ... Hopkins County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... A moist county is on middle ground between a dry county (where the sale of alcohol is illegal) and a wet county (one where alcohol is sold). ...


Government

Madisonville is the county seat of the Hopkins County area. The incumbent mayor is Will Cox, a former city councilman who defeated Karen Cunningham (the former mayor) in the May 2006 Democratic primaries. Cox defeated Republican Ron Sanders in November 2006 and was sworn in on 1 January 2007. is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...


Government operations for the city are based out of several buildings including a government building on Center Street, the Hopkins County Courthouse on Main Street and the Old Post Office on Main Street. As of 2006, state money has been set aside for an all-encompassing city/county government building, but no formal plans have been made.


A majority of Madisonville residents are registered Democrats. Primary elections are rarely held for the Republican Party.


Education

Madisonville and most of Hopkins County are in the Hopkins County School District. Hopkins County Schools operate eight elementary school, four middle school, and two high school sub-districts.


Madisonville is also home to Madisonville Community College, which merged with Madisonville Technical College in 2001. The college is a member of the sixteen-college Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). The school is also affiliated with Murray State University, University of Kentucky, and University of Louisville. Because of these university partnerships, the college offers many associate and bachelor degrees that are normally found only at the university level. Madisonville is within a short drive of several four-year colleges and universities in Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee.


Transportation

Madisonville is bisected laterally by the Pennyrile Parkway: a north-south corridor that connects Hopkinsville with Henderson and feeds into U.S. 41A at Hopkinsville, leading to I-24 East. This section of the Pennyrile Parkway is to be incorporated into the new I-69 Corridor. The Western Kentucky Parkway is only a few miles south. The Western Kentucky Parkway's westbound lanes feed into I-24 West; the eastbound lanes feed into I-65 East via the Blue Grass Parkway at Elizabethtown. The Western Kentucky Parkway also intersects I-65, which feeds into Bowling Green to the south. In addition to trucking routes, CSX Railway runs through Madisonville. The Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway is a 56. ... Hopkinsville is a city in Christian County, Kentucky, United States. ... Henderson is a city located in Henderson County, along the Ohio River in Western Kentucky. ... U.S. Route 41 is a north-south United States Highway that runs from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Miami, Florida. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Interstate 24 Interstate 24 (abbreviated I-24) is an interstate highway in the eastern United States. ... Interstate 69 just outside Indianapolis near Pendleton, Indiana Interstate 69 (abbreviated I-69) is an interstate highway in the Southern and Midwestern United States. ... Shield marks the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway. ... Interstate 65 (abbreviated I-65) is an Interstate Highway in the United States. ... The Martha Layne Collins Blue Grass Parkway is a controlled-access highway running from Elizabethtown, Kentucky to Woodford County, Kentucky, for a length of 71. ... Elizabethtown is a city in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States. ... Location of Bowling Green within Warren County in Kentucky. ... CSX Transportation (AAR reporting marks CSXT) is a Class I railroad in the United States, owned by the CSX Corporation. ...


The Madisonville Municipal Airport, after a recent expansion, currently has a runway that is 6050 x 100 ft.


Events of interest

Madisonville hosts a large annual Veteran's Day parade. The parade features floats, local marching bands, church groups and other units. The parade route is along U.S. 41 from Waddill Avenue to McCoy Ave. The route passes the Hopkins County Courthouse and many downtown office buildings and businesses. The city also has a Christmas parade in early December. U.S. Highway 41 in northern Michigan United States Highway 41 is a north-south United States highway that runs from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Miami Beach, Florida. ...


On the second Friday of summer months the city hosts Friday Night Live, a street festival located downtown featuring live music, food, and other free entertainment. This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ...


Notable natives

The following is a list of notable people who have either been born or resided in Madisonville.


Born

Ruby Laffoon (15th January, 1869 - 01 March 1941) was a Democratic Governor of Kentucky from 1931 - 1935. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... Dottie Rambo (born March 2, 1934) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician in the genre of southern gospel and country gospel music. ... Travis Ford (born December 29, 1969 in Madisonville, Kentucky, United States) is currently the head basketball coach at the University of Massachusetts. ... This page is about the university system across Massachusetts. ... Byron Wesley Parker (born March 3, 1981 in Madisonville, Kentucky) is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. He was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Tulane University. ... The Toronto Argonauts are a Canadian Football League team based in Toronto, Ontario. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Resided

Frank Vernon Ramsey, Jr. ... The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... Justin Miller is the name of three Americans: Justin Miller, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. ... City East Rutherford, New Jersey Other nicknames Gang Green, the Green and White Team colors Hunter green and white Head Coach Eric Mangini Owner Woody Johnson General manager Mike Tannenbaum League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Eastern Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference...

References

  1. ^ (1987) "Dictionary of Places: Madisonville", Encyclopedia of Kentucky. New York, New York: Somerset Publishers. ISBN 0403099811. 
  2. ^ Dry Counties in Kentucky Wikipedia list of Dry Counties in Kentucky
  3. ^ Office of Alcohol and Beverage Control. http://www.abc.ky.gov/LISTWetDryCountiesinKentucky.htm

Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... A dry county is a county in the United States whose government forbids the sale of alcoholic beverages. ...

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