Monticello, Kentucky
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Monticello is a city in Wayne County, Kentucky, in the United States.[6] It is the seat of its county.[7] The population was 6,188 at the time of the 2010 U.S. census.
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Monticello, Kentucky | |
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Nickname: "Houseboat Manufacturing Capital of the World" | |
Coordinates: 36°50′28″N 84°51′01″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Wayne |
Incorporated | 1801[1] |
Named for | Pres. Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home |
Government | |
• Mayor | Kenny Catron[2] |
Area | |
• Total | 6.13 sq mi (15.88 km2) |
• Land | 6.09 sq mi (15.77 km2) |
• Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,753 |
• Estimate (2022)[5] | 5,755 |
• Density | 944.66/sq mi (364.76/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 42633 |
Area code | 606 |
FIPS code | 21-53130 |
GNIS feature ID | 2404291[4] |
Website | www.monticelloky.gov |
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Monticello claims to be "The Houseboat Capital of the World" as there are numerous houseboat manufacturers in the city. The city is located along Lake Cumberland. Its economy is built on serving the recreational and tourist traffic to the lake.