Millersburg, Kentucky

Millersburg, Kentucky
City
Motto: "History, Hospitality, Opportunity"
Location of Millersburg, Kentucky
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Bourbon
Established	1817
Incorporated	1874
Reincorporated	1893
Area
• Total	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2)
• Land	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	833 ft (254 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	792
• Density	1,934/sq mi (746.6/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	40348
Area code(s)	859
FIPS code	21-52302
GNIS feature ID	0498363
Website	www.millersburgky.com

Millersburg is a 5th-class city in Bourbon County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 792 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Lexington–Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Millersburg was founded in 1817. It was named for John Miller.

Geography

Millersburg is located in northeastern Bourbon County at , reaching to the Nicholas County border. U.S. Route 68 (Main Street) passes through the center of town, leading southwest 9 miles (14 km) to Paris, the county seat, and 29 miles (47 km) to Lexington. It is 37 miles (60 km) northeast to Maysville on the Ohio River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Millersburg has a total area of 0.42 square miles (1.1 km²), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1800	92		—
1810	238		158.7%
1830	470		—
1850	214		—
1860	556		159.8%
1870	675		21.4%
1880	858		27.1%
1890	850		−0.9%
1900	862		1.4%
1910	799		−7.3%
1920	1,117		39.8%
1930	770		−31.1%
1940	850		10.4%
1950	828		−2.6%
1960	913		10.3%
1970	788		−13.7%
1980	987		25.3%
1990	937		−5.1%
2000	842		−10.1%
2010	792		−5.9%
Est. 2014	790		−0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 842 people, 356 households, and 248 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,432.5 people per square mile (928.9/km²). There were 390 housing units at an average density of 1,126.7 per square mile (430.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.66% White, 3.44% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.59% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.

There were 356 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,500, and the median income for a family was $32,692. Males had a median income of $29,861 versus $18,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,906. About 12.4% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.0% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

David McDonald, Judge, U.S. District Court, Indianapolis, IN 1864-1869, appt. by Pres. Lincoln, b. Millersburg, KY 8 Aug 1803 d. Indianapolis, IN 25 Aug 1869http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_McDonald_(judge)

• Blanton Collier, American football coach born in Millersburg
• Jim Kelly, martial artist of the 1970s, born in Millersburg. He co-starred with Bruce Lee in the film Enter the Dragon.
• Mae Street Kidd (1909–1999), State Representative 1968-1984, representing Louisville's 41st state legislative district; born in Millersburg
• Alma Bridwell White, founder of the Pillar of Fire Church and Ku Klux Klan advocate

Military academies

Millersburg is the site of the headquarters of the American Military Cadet Corps, the National Cadet Training Center, HHC American Cadet Alliance and the campus of the historic Millersburg Military Institute (MMI) opened in 1893.

The American Cadet Alliance, part of the American Military Cadet Corps – the largest entity within Millersburg – provides two to six weeks of career exploration programs during the summer. All cadets must be crime-free, drug-free, and doing well in school. Since 1909, ACA has trained and hosted thousands of young people from throughout the United States and from 21 foreign countries. Graduation ceremonies are held throughout the summer. Each ceremony is open to the public.

The former Forest Hill Military Academy, a preparatory school for young men and women in 6th through 12th grades, opened in August 2012. As of December 5, 2014, the Academy announced that the school would be closed for the 2015 Spring Semester in order to reorganize its structure and finances. It will still be open for students in the CADET-13 Program and the summer camp, and events will still occur. The school will open back up for the Fall 2015 semester changing its name back to the Millersburg Military Institute, while the US Army Cadet Corps is reforming as the "American Military Cadet Corps".

External links

• City of Millersburg official website