La Grange, Kentucky

Coordinates: 38°23′55″N 85°22′30″W / 38.39861°N 85.37500°W / 38.39861; -85.37500
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La Grange, Kentucky
FIPS code
21-43480
GNIS feature ID2404848[2]
Websitewww.lagrangeky.net

La Grange is a

street-running mainline track on Main Street that sees multiple trains in both directions.[6][7][8][9]

History

La Grange was founded in 1827 when the Oldham County seat was relocated from

state legislature on January 23, 1840.[11]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.14 square miles (18.5 km2), of which 7.06 square miles (18.3 km2) are land and 0.84 square miles (2.2 km2) (1.17%) is covered by water.

CSX train passing through downtown

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, La Grange has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[12]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1840233—
1870612—
1880490−19.9%
189067036.7%
1900646−3.6%
19101,15278.3%
19201,060−8.0%
19301,1215.8%
19401,33419.0%
19501,55816.8%
19602,16839.2%
19701,713−21.0%
19802,97173.4%
19903,85329.7%
20005,67647.3%
20108,08242.4%
202010,06724.6%
2022 (est.)10,295[13]2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[14]

As of the

two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos
of any race were 8.9% of the population.

There were 2,964 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a single female householder, 5.1% had a single male householder, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.17.

The age distribution was 29.8% under 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 or older. The median age was 33.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

Correctional facilities

The Kentucky Department of Corrections maintains four correctional facilities in La Grange. Construction began on the Kentucky State Reformatory, the largest prison in the state, in 1937, with the prison opening in 1939. Roederer Correctional Complex, which houses the Assessment and Classification Center where male inmates not sentenced to death enter the state prison system, was built in 1976. The Luther Luckett Correctional Complex and Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center, both built in the same facility but technically two separate prisons, opened in 1983. Approximately 4,000 inmates of various security levels are housed at these institutions.

Education

La Grange has a lending library, a branch of the Oldham County Public Library.[16]

Arts and culture

The La Grange historic district contains numerous small businesses such as shops, eateries, and art galleries.

CSX Transportation's LCL Subdivision tracks are embedded within Main Street from 4th Avenue to Cedar Avenue creating a unique scenario where the railroad's freight trains join the street's mixed traffic.

Discover Downtown La Grange is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting business, history, and community in the city.[17]

La Grange hosts a Farmers and Artisan Market, a Kentucky Proud Market, where locally made items are sold. The market is open from mid-May through late October.[18]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: La Grange, Kentucky
  3. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. ^ Downtown Rail video 1
  7. ^ Downtown Rail video 2
  8. The Courier-Journal [dead link
    ]
  9. ^ Street Running Train Causes Road Rage, Huge CSX Freight Trains On Main Street, LaGrange Kentucky
  10. ISBN 0-8131-0179-4
    . Accessed May 16, 2010.
  11. ^ Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "La Grange, Kentucky". Accessed August 1, 2013.
  12. ^ "Lagrange, Kentucky Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.
  13. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  14. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  15. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  16. ^ "Kentucky Public Library Directory". Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Archived from the original on January 11, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  17. ^ "LaGrange Crossroads Main Street - Kentucky".
  18. ^ "Farmers' Market & Artisans". Archived from the original on January 18, 2011. Retrieved January 22, 2011.

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