NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Scott County, Kentucky

Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 33,061. Its county seat is Georgetown ⁶. A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... A state of the United States (a U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) English 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 an administrative center for a county. ... Georgetown is a city located in Scott County, Kentucky. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

Image:Map of Kentucky highlighting Scott County.png

1 Geography
- 1.1 Adjacent counties
2 History
3 Demographics
4 Cities and towns
5 External references

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 739 km² (285 mi²). 737 km² (285 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (1 mi²) of it (0.20%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) 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 Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Adjacent counties

Grant County (north)
Harrison County (northeast)
Bourbon County (east)
Fayette County (southeast)
Woodford County (southwest)
Franklin County (west)
Owen County (northwest)

Grant County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... Harrison County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... Bourbon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. ... Fayette County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... Woodford County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... Owen County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ...

History

Scott County was explored as early as 1774. One of the early settlers was John McClelland of Pennsylvania. The area became subject to hostile Indian attacks, and was abandoned by 1777.

In 1783, Robert Johnson established the first permanent settlement at Johnson's Station. In 1786, Maryland Catholics established the second parish in Kentucky at St. Francis, Kentucky. Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area Ranked 42nd - Total 12,417 sq. ...

Scott County was formed in 1792. It was one of the first counties created after Statehood. It was named for Revolutionary War hero, Gen. Charles Scott, who led the Kentucky Militia at the disastrous Battle of the Wabash in 1791. Gen. Scott went on to the 1794 victory at Fallen Timbers, and served as Governor from 1808 - 1812. The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen of her North American colonies. ... Charles Scott was the Governor of Kentucky from 1808 to 1812. ... Combatants American Indian confederacy United States Commanders Michikinikwa Blue Jacket Arthur St. ... The Battle of Fallen Timbers (August 20, 1794) was the final battle of the Northwest Indian War, a struggle between American Indians and the United States for control of the Northwest Territory. ...

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 33,061 people, 12,110 households, and 8,985 families residing in the county. The population density was 45/km² (116/mi²). There were 12,977 housing units at an average density of 18/km² (46/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.94% White, 5.35% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.82% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. 1.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 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 following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 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. ... 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. ...

There were 12,110 households out of which 38.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.80% were married couples living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.80% were non-families. 21.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.01. A marriage is a committed relationship between or among individuals, recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...

In the county the population was spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 11.80% from 18 to 24, 32.60% from 25 to 44, 20.40% from 45 to 64, and 8.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 95.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,081, and the median income for a family was $54,117. Males had a median income of $40,604 versus $25,767 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,490. About 7.30% of families and 8.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.00% of those under age 18 and 12.10% 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. ...

Cities and towns

Georgetown is a city located in Scott County, Kentucky. ... Sadieville is a city located in Scott County, Kentucky. ... Stamping Ground is a city located in Scott County, Kentucky. ...

External references

Scott County History

	Commonwealth of Kentucky Image File history File links Flag_of_Kentucky. ... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ... Official language(s) English 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. ...
State capital	Frankfort
Regions	Cumberland Plateau \| The Bluegrass \| Northern Kentucky \| Pennyroyal Plateau \| Cincinnati metropolitan area \| Louisville metropolitan area \| Western Coal Fields \| The Purchase This is a list of United States state capitals: Trivia - Jefferson City (Missouri) has the longest name of the U.S. state capitals - Only two of the U.S. state capitals are named for their state: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Indianapolis, Indiana retard See also List of current and former... Frankfort is the capital of Kentucky, a state of the United States of America. ... This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... The Cumberland Plateau includes much of eastern Kentucky and western West Virginia in the United States. ... Bluegrass and rock fence of local limestone in central Kentucky. ... Northern Kentucky is generally agreed to consist of Kentuckys three northernmost counties: Boone, Kenton and Campbell. ... The Pennyroyal Plateau, or, as its more commonly called in Kentucky, the Pennyrile, is a large area of the state that features rolling hills, caves, and karst topography in general. ... Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky metropolitan area is a metropolitan area that includes eight counties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. ... Louisville redirects here; for other uses, see Louisville (disambiguation). ... The Western Coal Fields of Kentucky compose an area in the west-central part of the state, bounded by the Dripping Springs Escarpment. ... The Jackson Purchase is a region in the state of Kentucky bounded by the Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Rivers. ...
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Scott County at Kentucky.com (351 words)
	Development plans are still being made for an 850,000-square-foot mixed-use retail center, The Shoppes at Equestrian Crossing, in Scott County, said C.J. May, president of Lexington-based May Commercial Group, which is developing the center with CBL and Associates Properties Inc.
	She will be among the people in 11 Kentucky cities who will host 150 to 200 people from Japan as part of a large-scale cultural exchange program.
	Dakotah Euton, a UK recruit, transferred from Rose Hill to Scott County after his father took a job in Lexington.

Scott County, Kentucky - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (477 words)
	Scott County was explored as early as 1774.
	Scott went on to the 1794 victory at Fallen Timbers, and served as Governor from 1808 - 1812.
	In the county the population was spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 11.80% from 18 to 24, 32.60% from 25 to 44, 20.40% from 45 to 64, and 8.90% who were 65 years of age or older.

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