Eddyville, Kentucky

     

Class (effective Jan 1, 2015)Home Rule
Class (ending Dec 31, 2014)4
StatusActive
Incorporated1812-01-06
CountyLyon
Area Development DistrictPennyrile Area Development District
County SeatYes
Form of GovernmentMayor - Council
Type of Election (City officials)Non-Partisan
City Waives Primary Election (City officials)Yes
Time ZoneCentral

Interactive Map (Division of Geographic Information/COT)

Notes: Named for the large eddies in the Cumberland River. Reclassification Declaration states year of incorporation as 1798.

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MayorGreg Greene
Meeting Times1st Mon 6:00pm
Office HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm
Central Time

For more information about Eddyville contact the Department for Local Government

Population Estimates

2022: 2,4292021: 2,0892020: 2,3782019: 2,5452018: 2,518
2017: 2,5552016: 2,5482015: 2,5602014: 2,5902013: 2,599
2012: 2,6132011: 2,6142010: 2,5571998: 2,4301997: 2,423
1996: 2,3881995: 2,3201994: 2,2711993: 2,2181992: 2,150
1991: 1,9491990: 1,889

U.S. Decennial Census

2010: 2,5542000: 2,3501990: 1,8891980: 1,9491970: 1,981

Current Filings (KRS 81.045 to present date)
Search Results: 27

Date FiledTypeOrdinanceMap StatusNotes
2025-12-16Notice of Resignation & Appointment
(TIFF) (PDF)
 Council Member Tammy Stone Resigned Council Member Dannette Baker was Appointed as her replacement
2022-06-03Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)
22-03-07AMAPPABLEParcels owned by Eddyville Riverport & Industrial Development Authority. Tract 1: (known as Tract 4) located on the south side of US 62 & west of Industrial Park Road (5.597 acres). Tract 2: (known as Tract 5) located on the south side of US 62 & east of Industrial Park Road (12.471 acres). Total annexed: 18.068 acres.
2020-05-21Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2019: 2,545
2019-05-23Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2018: 2,528
2018-07-23Notification of Appointment
(TIFF) (PDF)
 On July 16, 2018, M. Greg Greene was appointed to fill the vacancy on the City Council created by John Choate's appointment as Mayor.
2018-07-13Notification of Vacancy & Appointment
(TIFF) (PDF)
 On July 2, 2018, Councilman John Choat was appointed Mayor to fill the vacancy created by the death of Mayor Nancy Slaton on June 29, 2018.
2018-05-24Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2017: 2,567
2016-05-19Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2015: 2,577
2015-05-21Population (2010) Population Total per 2010 U.S. Decennial Census: 2,554
2014-07-23Declaration
(TIFF) (PDF)
pursuant to HB 331 (2014)Acknowledgment of Reclassification (Home Rule), Statement of Form of Government (Mayor-Council), Name of City, & Year of Incorporation
2013-04-19Legislative Research Commission Filing
(TIFF) (PDF)
KRS 81.036City Documents Requesting Reclassification
2013-03-22ReclassificationHouse Bill 252Transferred from 5th Class to 4th Class effective June 25, 2013.
2003-12-08Governor's AppointmentExecutive Order #2003-1245County Judge/Executive
2002-10-11Current City Boundaries
(TIFF) (PDF)
05-06-02AMAPPABLEIdentifies 26 previous annexation ordinances (1928-1999).
2002-10-11Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)
12-06-99AMAPPABLEIndustrial Park
2002-10-11Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)
01-08-96AMAPPABLELakeview Subdivision & Contiguous Properties
2002-10-11Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)
1-15-90-1MAPPABLEWest of Riley Road and south of West Kentucky Parkway
2002-10-11Annexation1-2-90-1MAPPABLE 
2002-10-11Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)
12-18-89-1MAPPABLEbetween Highway 62/641 & Highland Avenue
2002-10-11Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)
10-16-89-1MAPPABLEJent Company and Willet Butler Property
2002-10-11Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)
9-11-89MAPPABLEIntent to Annex; between Highway 62/641 & Highland Ave.
2002-10-11Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)
1982 OrdinanceMAPPABLENancy Beaver Property & Beckett's Trailer Park
2002-10-11Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)
1982 OrdinanceMAPPABLENanny Clift & Mary K. Beck Property
2002-10-11Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)
1982 OrdinanceMAPPABLELes Riley/Billy Ray Stone Property
2002-10-11Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)
04-01-02MAPPABLEBrightwell Farm Property
1999-08-25Notice of Resignation & Appointment
(TIFF) (PDF)
 Rick Wilder resigned from the City Council effective June 4, 1999. Andy Cimprich was appointed to fill the position June 21, 1999.
1981-04-22KRS 81.045 Filing
(TIFF) (PDF)
 MAPPABLE 

Pre KRS 81.045 Filings (1942 to July 15, 1980)
Search Results: 2

Date FiledTypeOrdinanceNotes
1858-02-15Act of General Assembly
(TIFF) (PDF)
 An act authorizing the sale of parts of certain streets in the town of Eddyville.
1812-01-06Incorporation
(TIFF) (PDF)
Act of General AssemblyAn act for the regulation of certain towns in the Commonwealth: Henderson, Bowling Green, Eddyville, Barboursville, Madisonville, Burkesville, Morganfield, and Summerset.