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Winchester, Kentucky
The Clark County Courthouse Clock
The Clark County Courthouse Clock
Location of Winchester, Kentucky
Location of Winchester, Kentucky
Coordinates: 37°59′41″N 84°11′3″W / 37.99472, -84.18417
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Clark
Area
 - Total 7. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically The Commonwealth of Kentucky ( is a state located in the East Central United States of America. Wikipedia_talkFeatured_lists#Proposed_change_to_all_featured_lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This is a list of the one hundred Clark County is a County located in the US state of Kentucky. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 7 sq mi (19. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 km²)
 - Land 7. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 6 sq mi (19. 8 km²)
 - Water 0. 0 sq mi (0. 1 km²)
Elevation 994 ft (303 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 16,724
 - Density 2,187. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 6/sq mi (844. 7/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 40391-40392
Area code(s) 859
FIPS code 21-83676
GNIS feature ID 0506924
Main Street in Winchester
Main Street in Winchester

Winchester is a city in Kentucky, United States. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 859 serves the state of Kentucky. On a Touch-tone phone the numbers 859 correspond to the letters UKY which stands for the University of Kentucky Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout The Commonwealth of Kentucky ( is a state located in the East Central United States of America. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The population was 16,724 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clark County[1]. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Clark County is a County located in the US state of Kentucky.

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Geography

Winchester is located at 37°59′41″N, 84°11′3″W (37. 994774, -84. 184289)[2]. There is 3 main high ways in the county. 1958 (Bypass Rd. ) is an outer loop of the town. 627(Boonesborough Rd. ) is connected to downtown. This road also leads to Richmond although I-75 does run on the southern part of the county. US 60 (Winchester-Lexington Rd. )runs right through the middle of down town Winchester. It also home to the Mountain Parkway and I-64.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 7 square miles (19. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 km²). Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of Of this, 7. 6 square miles (19. 8 km²) of it is land and 0. 04 square miles (0. 1 km²) of it (0. 52%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 16,724 people, 6,907 households, and 4,620 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 2,187. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 6 people per square mile (845. 2/km²). There were 7,400 housing units at an average density of 968. 0/sq mi (374. 0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88. 94% White, 8. 83% African American, 0. 22% Native American, 0. 25% Asian, 0. 01% Pacific Islander, 0. 81% from other races, and 0. 94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1. 60% of the population.

There were 6,907 households out of which 31. 4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47. 0% were married couples living together, 16. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33. 1% were non-families. 28. 5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12. 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 39 and the average family size was 2. 93.

In the city the population was spread out with 24. 9% under the age of 18, 9. 9% from 18 to 24, 30. 0% from 25 to 44, 21. 1% from 45 to 64, and 14. 0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 88. 7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84. 4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,254, and the median income for a family was $36,797. Males had a median income of $31,295 versus $21,747 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,611. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 13. 1% of families and 15. 5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 1% of those under age 18 and 14. 4% of those age 65 or over.

A view of an historical building in downtown Winchester from Kentucky Route 627
A view of an historical building in downtown Winchester from Kentucky Route 627
A view of Kentucky Route 627 while traveling south through Winchester
A view of Kentucky Route 627 while traveling south through Winchester

Education

Higher Education

Winchester has been the home of several higher education establishments. Kentucky Wesleyan College was located in the city from 1890 to 1954. Kentucky Wesleyan College (KWC is a private Methodist College in Owensboro Kentucky. When Kentucky Wesleyan left, the local Churches of Christ organized Southeastern Christian College on the former Kentucky Wesleyan campus. The Churches of Christ discussed After SCC folded in the 1970s, the campus was preserved as a public park.

George Rogers Clark High School

The city's only public high school, George Rogers Clark High School, has a strong record in athletics, celebrating state championships in numerous sports. The boy's basketball team won the 1951 Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) state title under head coach Letcher Norton. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA has been the governing body of Kentucky high school athletics since 1917 In 1991, the football team won the KHSAA Class AAAA state championship, while the girl's track and field team won the KHSAA Class AAA state title. In 1999, the boy's golf team finished as runner-up in the state tournament, and continues to make noise in the golf community, with several of its 1999 team members moving on to college golf and semi-pro golf. The most recent addition to GRC Athletics is the boys and girls swim team, which competed in its first season during the 2005-2006 school year.

Another very successful team is the Red (Boys) Varsity Cheerleadering Squad. The team has been very successful, winning Eleven State Titles in: 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, and 1995. The squad also typically attends the NCA competition in Dallas, TX, where they have placed numerous times as well.

The schools' band program is also very successful. The George Rogers Clark High School Marching Band is regarded as one of the region’s top marching bands and has enjoyed a tradition of excellence since the school’s opening in the mid 1960’s. The band currently has an enrollment of more than 100 members. GRC is known as a formidable competitor in such venues as Bands of America, The Contest of Champions, and Kentucky Music Educators Association Sanctioned Contests. The following list highlights some of the band’s more notable accomplishments:

The central focus of the George Rogers Clark High School Band Program is its outstanding symphonic/concert bands. Honor Band A Bands of America Honor Band will perform in the Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2009 in Pasadena California. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual Parade presented by Macy's Department store. The Orange Bowl is an annual College football game that is usually played the first week in January in the Miami Florida metro area in the United States Students are taught fundamental musicianship and are exposed to both standard and modern repertoire. Master Classes are offered during the school day once a week for each instrument. Private lessons, chamber music, and solo opportunities are also offered. The GRC Symphonic Band has consistently earned distinguished ratings at KMEA sanctioned Concert Festivals. The GRC Symphonic Band has performed at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, Illinois (1977) and has competed in Bands of America and National Adjudicators Invitational Concert Festivals. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. Accomplishments include:

Distinguished Ratings, K. M. E. A. Concert Band Assessment, University of Ky - 1998, 2001, 2002, and 2003 First Place, Six Flags Over St. Louis Concert Band Festival - 1997 First Place, Dixie Classic Concert Band Festival - 1996 Midwest Band Clinic Performance, Chicago - 1977 Mideast Band Clinic Performance, Pittsburgh - 1974

While it is not a sport recognized by the KHSAA, cheerleading is popular and very competitive at George Rogers Clark. In 2006, the cheerleading team captured its fourth straight Kentucky Association of Prep Organization Sponsors (KAPOS) state championship. The squad has won 11 of the last 12 state championships in the traditional at-large category.

Notable residents

Winchester has been home to several notable historical figures, including:

Historical & Political

Artists & Writers

Actors, Actresses, & Directors

Sports

Notable Historic Sites

Sister City

Winchester has one sister city, as designated by Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI):

See also

References

  1. ^ Find a County. Bluegrass Heritage Museum is a museum in Winchester Kentucky. This building is the Court House Building in Winchester, Kentucky. Holly Rood later known as Clark Mansion, is one of the most historic homes in Clark County Kentucky. Dale Station (Dale stasjon is a Railway station located at Dale in Vaksdal, Norway. Governor James Clark House Governor James Clark House located in Winchester Kentucky Eskippakithiki is a former Shawnee village located in the Kiddville Rd The S P Kerr building is located on the corner of West Main Street and North Broadway in Winchester Kentucky. The Leeds Theatre is a single-screen movie theater in downtown Winchester Kentucky. Mt Olive Baptist Church is a small baptist country church in Clark County Kentucky. The Oakwood Estate is a house in Winchester Kentucky, inside the United States The Old Providence Church is located off of New Boonesboro Road in Winchester, Clark County Kentucky. Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve is a hiking trail where many go for recreation and a great view The Opera House in Winchester Kentucky, United States was designed by the first Mayor of Winchester, J Ibarra (full name San Miguel de Ibarra) is a city in northern Ecuador and the capital of the Imbabura Province. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Ecuador topics. Ale-8-One, known colloquially as Ale-8, is a regional Ginger -flavored Soft drink, distributed only in Kentucky National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
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  3. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
  4. ^ (1967) Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Marquis Who's Who.  

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