Burnsideis ahome rule-class cityinPulaski County,Kentucky,United States. The population was 611 at the2010 census.In 2004, Burnside became the only town in Pulaski County or any adjoining county to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages in qualified establishments. Since then, Burnside has annexed about eight miles of shoreline along Lake Cumberland in order to include Lee's Ford Marina on Fishing Creek, allowing it to sell alcohol.
Burnside, Kentucky | |
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 Location of Burnside in Pulaski County, Kentucky. | |
| Coordinates:36°59′12″N84°36′12″W/ 36.98667°N 84.60333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pulaski |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.00 sq mi (23.30 km2) |
| • Land | 3.79 sq mi (9.82 km2) |
| • Water | 5.21 sq mi (13.48 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 694 |
| • Density | 183.07/sq mi (70.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5(Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4(EDT) |
| ZIP code | 42519 |
| Area code | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-11278 |
| GNISfeature ID | 2403957[2] |
On August 28, 2007, Burnside voters again approved the sale of alcoholic beverages in restaurants that seat at least 100 people and derive at least 70% of their gross receipts from the sale of food, by a vote of 227–104. The petition for the election was started by two Pulaski County clergymen in an attempt to reverse Burnside's "moist" status.
On October 15, 2013, the City of Burnside voted to go fully "wet" by a count of 123–39.
History
editThe community was originally settled at the juncture of theCumberland Riverand its South Fork. It was calledPoint Isabel,allegedly for a woman who jumped off a nearby cliff after breaking off a relationship. In 1890, the town was renamed forCivil WarGeneralAmbrose Burnside,who established a camp there during the war.
Burnside was a center for shipping by rail and steamboat packet. Its lumber mills sent products around the world. The town boasted retail stores, saloons, a post office, restaurants, churches, a bank, hotels, and even Burnside Academy – the first Wesleyan preparatory school in the state.
In the early 1950s, the entire town was relocated to higher ground due to the impounding ofLake Cumberland.The town had once been a thriving community. American authorHarriette Simpson Arnowwho was known for her bookThe Dollmakerlived in Burnside as a child.
Burnside is one of several places that lay claim to be home to the first Boy Scout troop in the United States. In 1908, two years before theBoy Scouts of Americawas officially organized, Mrs. Myra Greeno Bass organized a local troop of 15 boys, using official Boy Scout materials she had acquired from England. Asign at the edge of towndeclares Burnside "Birthplace of Boy Scouts in America", and an official state historical society marker commemorates the troop.[3]
Geography
editAccording to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), of which, 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) of it (18.75%) is water.
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 1,117 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,078 | −3.5% | |
| 1930 | 914 | −15.2% | |
| 1940 | 880 | −3.7% | |
| 1950 | 615 | −30.1% | |
| 1960 | 575 | −6.5% | |
| 1970 | 586 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 775 | 32.3% | |
| 1990 | 695 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 637 | −8.3% | |
| 2010 | 611 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 694 | 13.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
As of thecensus[5]of 2000, there were 637 people, 287 households, and 200 families residing in the city. The population density was 378.3 inhabitants per square mile (146.1/km2). There were 348 housing units at an average density of 206.7 per square mile (79.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.37%White,0.16%Native American,and 0.47% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 0.31% of the population.
There were 287 households, out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% weremarried couplesliving together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.64.
In the city the population was spread out, with 17.3% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 37.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,781, and the median income for a family was $34,583. Males had a median income of $25,556 versus $19,375 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $20,339. About 11.7% of families and 13.8% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
editBurnside has alending library,a branch of the Pulaski County Public Library.[6]
Climate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen Climate Classificationsystem, Burnside has ahumid subtropical climate,abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]
Notable people
edit- David E. Davis, Jr.,automotive writer
References
edit- ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMarch 18,2022.
- ^abU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burnside, Kentucky
- ^"First Boy Scout Troop Historical Marker".RetrievedJuly 8,2012.
- ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^"Kentucky Public Library Directory".Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Archived fromthe originalon January 11, 2019.RetrievedJune 7,2019.
- ^Climate Summary for Burnside, Kentucky