Maytown, Kentucky
Maytown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States.
Geography and History
Maytown is located just south of Ezel, Kentucky. It is home to the Carl and Norma Lil' Opry House and the old gas station ran by the two. It hosted a church, but is now not in operation. There is a small sawmill east of Maytown that is still in use however. Maytown Mechanix is ran by a local and is a small garage favored by the local community. The main power source for the town is the Maytown Power Station due north going to Ezel. It is commonly confused with the town in Floyd County of the same name.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Notable people
Songwriter Paul Gilley (1929–1957) was born in Maytown.
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maytown, Kentucky
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ Appalachian Attitude Audio: new biography on Morgan Co. Paul Gilley