Pineville, Kentucky
Pineville, Kentucky | |
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 Pineville, as seen from atop Pine Mountain | |
| Motto: Welcome Home | |
 Location of Pineville, Kentucky | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Bell |
| Established | 1781[1] |
| Incorporated | March 26, 1873[1] |
| Named for | its local forests[2] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Sherwin Rader |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2) |
| • Land | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,732 |
| • Density | 1,048/sq mi (404.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 40977 |
| Area code | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-61248 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0500726 |
| Website | www |
Pineville (locally /pɑːnvəl/ or /pɑːnvɪl/)[2] is a city in Bell County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of its county.Template:GR The population was 1,732 as of the 2010 census.[3] It is located on a small strip of land between the Cumberland River and Pine Mountain.
History
Pineville is one of the oldest settlements in Kentucky, located at the crossing of the Cumberland River by the Wilderness Road. It was established as Cumberland Ford in 1781 and formed part of Gov. Isaac Shelby's land tracts. When Bell County was formed in 1867, Cumberland Ford was formally laid off; local landowner J.J. Gibson's 1869 land grant permitted it to be selected as the county seat, but the courthouse was not completed until 1871.[2][4] The settlement was renamed "Pineville" in 1870 and formally incorporated in 1873.[1]
One of the earliest branches of the Sojourner Truth Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) was formed in Pineville in 1906 with fifteen members - at the time, it was affiliated with the white women's branch of the Kentucky WCTU.[5]
Its riverside location has made it subject to flooding, including a devastating incident on April 4, 1977, in which a floodwall built in 1952 was overwhelmed and 200 houses were destroyed or damaged. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers upgraded the floodwall in 1988.
Although there is some heavy manufacturing in the city, the economy is dependent on the coal mining industry and on tourism at nearby Pine Mountain State Resort Park, where the popular attraction "Chained Rock" is located. The population has declined from 3,890 in 1950.
Geography
Pineville is located in northern Bell County at 36°45′43″N 83°41′42″W / 36.76194°N 83.69500°W (36.7620301, -83.6949176),[6] along the Cumberland River, directly north of its water gap through Pine Mountain. U.S. Route 25E passes through the city, intersecting Kentucky Route 66 in downtown. U.S. Route 119 has its southern terminus at US 25E near the southern border of the city. By US 25E, it is 12 miles (19 km) south to Middlesboro and the north entrance of the Cumberland Gap tunnel, and it is 33 miles (53 km) northwest to Corbin and Interstate 75. US 119 leads 30 miles (48 km) northeast to Harlan.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Pineville covers a total land area of 1.7 square miles (4.5 km2), of which 1.7 square miles (4.3 km2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km2), or 5.54%, is water.[3]
Education
The city is served by Pineville Independent Schools. Schools located within the district include:[7]
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College maintains a campus in Pineville, serving as the only post-secondary education institution in the city.[8]
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 2,093 people, 871 households, and 518 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,452.1 people per square mile (561.2/km²). There were 961 housing units at an average density of 666.7 per square mile (257.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.74% White, 4.30% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 2,072 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,161 | 4.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,908 | 34.6% | |
| 1930 | 3,567 | 22.7% | |
| 1940 | 3,882 | 8.8% | |
| 1950 | 3,890 | 0.2% | |
| 1960 | 3,181 | −18.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,817 | −11.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,599 | −7.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,198 | −15.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,093 | −4.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,732 | −17.2% | |
| U.S. Census Bureau[9] | |||
There were 871 households out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.6% were married couples living together, 20.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 82.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $12,435, and the median income for a family was $20,625. Males had a median income of $24,125 versus $23,229 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,692. About 37.1% of families and 44.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 58.8% of those under age 18 and 30.0% of those age 65 or over.
See also
- Bell County, Kentucky
- Bell County High School
- Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
- Pine Mountain State Resort Park
- Middlesborough, KY Micropolitan Statistical Area
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, Pineville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[10]
Notable Residents
- Reid Patterson, swimmer
(John H.Saylor)son of Vernon & Nettie Saylor 3 time Golden glove Boxer Champion went pro.
References
- ^ a b c Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "Pineville, Kentucky". Accessed 27 September 2013.
- ^ a b c Rennick, Robert. Kentucky Place Names, p. 235. University Press of Kentucky (Lexington), 1987. Accessed 1 Aug 2013.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Pineville city, Kentucky". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. (1988). "Place Names". Kentucky Place Names. Lexington, Kentucky: The University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0-8131-0179-4. Accessed 25 April 2010.
- ^ "Negro Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Kentucky (Sojourner Truth WCTU)". Notable Kentucky African American Database. University of Kentucky Libraries. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pineville, Kentucky Retrieved on 2010-04-25
- ^ Pineville Independent Schools Retrieved on 2010-05-18
- ^ SKCTC-Our Campuses Retrieved on 2010-05-18
- ^ Historical Census Data Retrieved on 2010-05-18
- ^ Climate Summary for Pineville, Kentucky
External links
- City of Pineville official website
- Pine Mountain State Resort Park
- Pineville Community Hospital
- Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College
- Photo Sets of Pineville, Ky
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