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Michael G. Adams

Leitchfield, Kentucky

     

Class (effective Jan 1, 2015)Home Rule
Class (ending Dec 31, 2014)4
StatusActive
Incorporated1866-02-05
CountyGrayson
Area Development DistrictLincoln Trail Area Development District
County SeatYes
Form of GovernmentMayor - Council
Type of Election (City officials)Non-Partisan
City Waives Primary Election (City officials)No
Time ZoneCentral

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Notes: Named in honor of Major David Leitch, landowner.

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MayorRichard L. Embry
Meeting Times1st & 3rd Mon 6:00pm
Office HoursMon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm
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For more information about Leitchfield contact the Department for Local Government

Population Estimates

2022: 6,4322021: 6,4372020: 6,4102019: 6,8582018: 6,829
2017: 6,8212016: 6,7602015: 6,7702014: 6,7662013: 6,733
2012: 6,6892011: 6,6782010: 6,6631998: 5,4591997: 5,374
1996: 5,2981995: 5,2831994: 5,2581993: 5,2101992: 5,093
1991: 5,0591990: 4,965

U.S. Decennial Census

2010: 6,6992000: 6,1391990: 4,9651980: 4,5331970: 2,983

Current Filings (KRS 81.045 to present date)
Search Results: 30

Date FiledTypeOrdinanceMap StatusNotes
2025-07-23Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		2025-07MAPPABLEProperty located at 1710 Sunbeam Road owned by Michael Keith Lucas and Nancye Lynn Lucas consisting of 3.735 acres
2020-05-21Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2019: 6,858
2020-04-20Notification of Vacancy & Appointment
(TIFF) (PDF)		 City Councilmember Raymond Cottrell resigned effective March 31, 2020. Dennis Fentress was appointed to fill the vacancy.
2019-05-23Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2018: 6,831
2018-05-24Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2017: 6,889
2016-05-19Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2015: 6,873
2015-05-21Population (2010) Population Total per 2010 U.S. Decennial Census: 6,699
2014-07-28Declaration
(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
2009-07-22Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		2009-05MAPPABLEBd of Education, Military Affairs & Transportation Cabinet tracts: w of Ky 187 (101.925a)
2008-06-20Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		2008-05MAPPABLELeitchfield Tract (aka Anderson Tract): 120.072a, less 1acre R/W Old Morgantown Rd
2005-08-29Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		2005-5MAPPABLE101.792 acres
2005-08-11Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		91-3MAPPABLE345.762 acres nr US 62 & KY 1214
2005-03-02Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		No Ordinance Number AssignedMAPPABLE53.45 acres
2003-03-07Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		97-14MAPPABLE 
2003-03-07Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		2000-11MAPPABLE 
2003-03-07Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		No Ordinance Number AssignedMAPPABLE913.461a betwn Shaw Stn Rd & KY 259 N
2003-03-07Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		88-3MAPPABLE 
2003-03-07Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		88-4MAPPABLE 
2003-03-07Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		88-6MAPPABLE 
2003-03-07Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		88-7MAPPABLE 
2003-03-07Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		92-2MAPPABLE 
2003-03-07Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		94-9MAPPABLE 
2003-03-07Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		95-2MAPPABLE 
2003-03-07Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		95-8MAPPABLE 
2003-03-07Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		96-8MAPPABLE 
2003-03-07Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		97-2MAPPABLE 
2003-03-07Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		97-7MAPPABLE 
2000-11-27Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		Bloomington Road AreaMAPPABLE28.79 acre tract
1981-09-09KRS 81.045 Filing
(TIFF) (PDF)		 MAPPABLE 
1981-03-10Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF)		 MAPPABLESewage Plant & Industrial Area