Welcome to Edmonton ...
The city of Edmonton is located in Metcalfe County<1> and is the County Seat for Metcalfe County.
The location of Edmonton has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Edmonton, you might consider that their post office opened in 1826.
When the people of Edmonton refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Edmontonian<3>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Edmonton has a population of 1,602 people<4> (see below for details).
Edmonton is 810 feet [247 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Edmonton lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel east from Edmonton (for example, toward Monticello), you will leave Central Time and cross into the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT).
Edmonton is located in the (270) area code.
The ZIP code for Edmonton: 42129<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Edmonton had an population of 1,602 people. This is an increase of 0.44% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 1.01% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Edmonton had a population of 1,595 people (or 15.79% of the total population of Metcalfe County). This makes Edmonton the county's most populous community.
The population of Edmonton represents 0.04% of the population of Kentucky (which has 4,339,367 people), making it the state's 165th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,595 people, the population of Edmonton has remained roughly the same as the 2000 Census (which had a count of 1,586 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Edmonton.
Communities Also Named Edmonton ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Edmonton - they are located in Alberta and Ontario.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Edmonton.
Communities near Edmonton ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Edmonton.
- Glasgow
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glasgow
- Glasgow is located in Barren County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 14,411 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glasgow <7>
- Columbia
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Columbia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbia
- Columbia is located in Adair County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,902 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Columbia <7>
- Tompkinsville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tompkinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tompkinsville
- Tompkinsville is located in Monroe County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,229 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tompkinsville <7>
- Burkesville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burkesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkesville
- Burkesville is located in Cumberland County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,437 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burkesville <7>
- Hiseville
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiseville
- Hiseville is located in Barren County
- Randolph
(5 miles [8 km] to the west) - Beaumont
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaumont
- Beaumont is located in Metcalfe County
- Knob Lick
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knob Lick
- Knob Lick is located in Metcalfe County
- Nell
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east) - Summer Shade
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Shade
- Summer Shade is located in Metcalfe County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Summer Shade <7>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Edmonton. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Edmonton.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Edmonton. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Edmonton.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Edmonton. Our list includes 4 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Edmonton.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Edmonton ...
Looking for more information about Edmonton? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Edmonton, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Edmonton.
Adding Edmonton to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Edmonton in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Edmonton was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Edmonton post office opened in 1826.
We also found Edmonton in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Edmonton.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Edmonton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kentucky's counties, including Metcalfe, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Edmonton refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a city's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Edmonton may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <4> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Edmonton. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Edmonton - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Edmonton). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Edmonton or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <8> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |