Princeton is a home rule-class city in Caldwell County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of its county. As of the 2020 census, Princeton had a population of 6,270. Princeton is home to several notable attractions such as Adsmore Museum, Champion-Shepherdson House, University of Kentucky Research and Education Center Botanical Garden, and the Annual Black Patch Festival.
Southeast
Princeton
Caldwell County, KY
Population
6,248
Walk Score
64 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$695
Median home value
$86,400
Established
1820
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Princeton Downtown Commercial District · listed 1988
Notable landmarks
- Adsmore · listed 1973
- Champion-Shepherdson House · listed 1978
- Confederate Soldier Monument in Caldwell · listed 1997
- Cook, Captain, Spring House
- Halleck's Chapel and Halleck's School · listed 2001
- Knott House · listed 1999
- Overby, L. B., House · listed 1990
- Powell, William S., House · listed 1995
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