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Princeton

Caldwell County, KY

Population

6,248

Walk Score

64 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$695

Median home value

$86,400

Established

1820

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.

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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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