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{{Distinguish|Franklin County, Kentucky}}
{{Distinguish|Franklin County, Kentucky}}
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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
|official_name = Franklin, Kentucky
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|image_caption = [[Simpson County Courthouse (Kentucky)|Simpson County Courthouse]] in Franklin
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Dale McCreary
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Jamie Powell
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Wendell Stewart
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Herbert Williams
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'''Franklin''' is a [[list of Kentucky cities|home rule-class city]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.klc.org/UserFiles/files/ClassificationReformFACT(3).pdf |title=Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform |publisher=Kentucky League of Cities |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref> in and the [[county seat]] of [[Simpson County, Kentucky|Simpson County]], [[Kentucky]], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 }}</ref> The county is located on the south central border of the state, and its population was 8,408 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].
'''Franklin''' is a [[list of Kentucky cities|home rule-class city]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.klc.org/UserFiles/files/ClassificationReformFACT(3).pdf |title=Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform |publisher=Kentucky League of Cities |access-date=December 30, 2014}}</ref> in and the [[county seat]] of [[Simpson County, Kentucky|Simpson County]], [[Kentucky]], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=2011-05-31 }}</ref> The county is located on the south central border of the state, and its population was 10,176 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].


[[Kentucky Downs]], formerly known as Dueling Grounds Racetrack (owned by Corey Johnsen & Ray Reid), is located in Franklin on the Kentucky–Tennessee border. Kentucky Downs hosts the Kentucky Cup Turf Festival, a full card of world-class horse racing featuring four major turf stakes. Kentucky Downs also hosts year-round simulcasts for the Kentucky-Tennessee market.
[[Kentucky Downs]], formerly known as Dueling Grounds Racetrack (owned by Corey Johnsen & Ray Reid), is located in Franklin on the Kentucky–Tennessee border. Kentucky Downs hosts the Kentucky Cup Turf Festival, a full card of world-class horse racing featuring four major turf stakes. Kentucky Downs also hosts year-round simulcasts for the Kentucky-Tennessee market.
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==Climate==
==Climate==
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Franklin has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=630351&cityname=Franklin%2C+Kentucky%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Franklin, Kentucky]</ref>
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Franklin has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=630351&cityname=Franklin%2C+Kentucky%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Franklin, Kentucky]</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Franklin is located at {{coord|36|43|21|N|86|34|39|W|type:city}} (36.722487, -86.577566).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Franklin is located at {{coord|36|43|21|N|86|34|39|W|type:city}} (36.722487, -86.577566).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|7.4|sqmi|km2}}, all land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|7.4|sqmi|km2}}, all land.
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1830= 280
| 1830 = 280
|1860= 828
| 1860 = 828
|1870= 1808
| 1870 = 1808
|1880= 1686
| 1880 = 1686
|1890= 2324
| 1890 = 2324
|1900= 2166
| 1900 = 2166
|1910= 3063
| 1910 = 3063
|1920= 3154
| 1920 = 3154
|1930= 3056
| 1930 = 3056
|1940= 3940
| 1940 = 3940
|1950= 4343
| 1950 = 4343
|1960= 5329
| 1960 = 5329
|1970= 6553
| 1970 = 6553
|1980= 7738
| 1980 = 7738
|1990= 7607
| 1990 = 7607
|2000= 7996
| 2000 = 7996
|2010= 8408
| 2010 = 8408
| 2020 = 10176
|estyear=2018
| estyear = 2022
|estimate=8969
| estimate = 10344
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2018">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2018.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=August 25, 2019}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426102944/http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=April 26, 2015}}</ref>
| estref = <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2022/cities/totals/SUB-IP-EST2022-POP-21.xlsx|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022|publisher= United States Census Bureau|access-date= May 26, 2023}}</ref>
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}


As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212221153/http://factfinder.census.gov/main.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2020-02-12 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder }}</ref> of 2000, there were 7,996 people, 3,251 households, and 2,174 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,074.7 people per square mile (415.0/km²). There were 3,609 housing units at an average density of 485.1 per square mile (187.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.99% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|White]], 16.76% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|African American]], 0.21% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|Native American]], 0.76% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|Asian]], 0.10% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|Pacific Islander]], 0.26% from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#Race|other races]], and 0.91% from two or more races. [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|Hispanic]] or [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|Latino]] of any race were 0.81% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2020, there were 10,176 people residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|690|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 80.20% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|White]], 13.00% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|African American]], 0.10% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|Native American]], 0.40% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|Asian]], 0.10% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|Pacific Islander]], and 6.20% from two or more races. [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|Hispanic]] or [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|Latino]] of any race were 3.00% of the population.

There were 3,251 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $32,001, and the median income for a family was $38,807. Males had a median income of $30,955 versus $21,783 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,467. About 10.9% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $54,784. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $23,835. About 16.8% of the population is below the [[poverty line]].


==Education==
==Education==
Public education in Franklin is administered by Simpson County School District, which operates Franklin Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Simpson Elementary School, Franklin-Simpson Middle School and [[Franklin-Simpson High School]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.simpson.k12.ky.us | title=Homepage | publisher=Simpson County Schools | access-date=7 June 2019}}</ref>
Public education in Franklin is administered by Simpson County School District, which operates Franklin Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Simpson Elementary School, Franklin-Simpson Middle School and [[Franklin-Simpson High School]] as well as an alternative school called Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.simpson.k12.ky.us | title=Homepage | publisher=Simpson County Schools | access-date=7 June 2019}}</ref>


Franklin Mennonite Elementary School and Faith Baptist Academy are private institutions.
Franklin Mennonite Elementary School and Faith Baptist Academy are private institutions.


Franklin has a [[public library]], the Goodnight Memorial Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/pages/librarydirectory.aspx | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190111202017/https://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/pages/librarydirectory.aspx | url-status=dead | archive-date=11 January 2019 | title=Kentucky Public Library Directory | publisher=Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives | access-date=7 June 2019}}</ref>
Franklin has a [[public library]], the [[Goodnight Memorial Library]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/pages/librarydirectory.aspx | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190111202017/https://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/pages/librarydirectory.aspx | url-status=dead | archive-date=11 January 2019 | title=Kentucky Public Library Directory | publisher=Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives | access-date=7 June 2019}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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* [[Joe Blanton]] (1980–), [[MLB|Major League Baseball]] pitcher, was raised in Franklin
* [[Joe Blanton]] (1980–), [[MLB|Major League Baseball]] pitcher, was raised in Franklin
* [[Thomas Chisholm (song writer)|Thomas Chisholm]] (1866-1960), Christian songwriter who wrote "[[Great is Thy Faithfulness]]", was born in Franklin
* [[Marty Brown (singer)|Marty Brown]] (1965–), country singer-songwriter born in Maceo and moved to Franklin in 2004
* [[Thomas Chisholm (song writer)|Thomas Chisholm]] (1866–1960), Christian songwriter who wrote "[[Great is Thy Faithfulness]]", was born in Franklin
* [[Carolyn Denning]] (1927–2016), pediatrician and pioneer in cystic fibrosis treatment, grew up in Franklin
* [[Carolyn Denning]] (1927–2016), pediatrician and pioneer in cystic fibrosis treatment, grew up in Franklin
* [[Blanche Taylor Dickinson]] (1896–1972), poet
* [[James Earnest]] (1818–1900), member of the [[Wisconsin State Assembly]] and [[Wisconsin State Senate]], was born in Franklin
* [[James Earnest]] (1818–1900), member of the [[Wisconsin State Assembly]] and [[Wisconsin State Senate]], was born in Franklin
* [[Brad M. Kelley]] (1956–), billionaire businessman, came from Franklin
* [[Brad M. Kelley]] (1956–), billionaire businessman, came from Franklin
* [[Carolyn Conn Moore]] (1904–1986) of Franklin was elected as the first woman to serve in the [[Kentucky Senate]] in November 1949, after a special election to replace her husband, the late J. Lee Moore, after his death.<ref name="From senate to housemother">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=CCEfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9J0EAAAAIBAJ&pg=6808,1057422&dq=caroline+moore+kentucky+legislature&hl=en|title=From senate to housemother, Mrs. Moore is mother of 110|last=Oswald|first=Sharon|date=5 January 1977|work=The Tuscaloosa News |publisher=The Tuscaloosa News |pages=8|access-date=15 March 2010|location=Tuscaloosa}}</ref>
* [[Carolyn Conn Moore]] (1904–1986) of Franklin was elected as the first woman to serve in the [[Kentucky Senate]] in November 1949, after a special election to replace her husband, the late J. Lee Moore, after his death.<ref name="From senate to housemother">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=CCEfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9J0EAAAAIBAJ&pg=6808,1057422&dq=caroline+moore+kentucky+legislature&hl=en|title=From senate to housemother, Mrs. Moore is mother of 110|last=Oswald|first=Sharon|date=5 January 1977|work=The Tuscaloosa News |publisher=The Tuscaloosa News |pages=8|access-date=15 March 2010|location=Tuscaloosa}}</ref>
* [[Kenny Perry]] (1960–), a PGA golfer, spent most of his childhood in Franklin. Today he operates a golf course there
* [[Kenny Perry]] (1960–), a retired PGA golfer with 14 wins on the PGA Tour, 10 wins on the Senior PGA Tour, including 4 senior majors, and was a member of the U.S. teams in 5 Ryder & President's Cups, spent most of his childhood in Franklin and continues to live there. Today he operates a golf course there, Kenny Perry's Country Creek course.
* [[Joker Phillips]] (1963–), pro football player, was born and raised in Franklin; he attended and played football at University of Kentucky. Current [[NFL]] coach
* [[Joker Phillips]] (1963–), pro football player, was born and raised in Franklin; he attended, played football, and is a former head coach at the University of Kentucky. Current [[NFL]] coach
* [[Annie Potts]] (1952–), actress (Ghostbusters, Pretty in Pink), was raised in Franklin
* [[Annie Potts]] (1952–), actress (''Ghostbusters'', ''Pretty in Pink'', ''Designing Women'', and ''Young Sheldon''), was raised in Franklin and graduated from Franklin-Simpson High School in 1971.
* [[Tony Randolph]], member of the [[South Dakota House of Representatives]]


==See also==
==See also==
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Revision as of 17:50, 20 March 2024

Not to be confused with Franklin County, Kentucky.

Franklin, Kentucky
City
Simpson County Courthouse in Franklin
Simpson County Courthouse in Franklin
Location of Franklin in Simpson County, Kentucky.
Location of Franklin in Simpson County, Kentucky.
Coordinates: 36°43′21″N 86°34′39″W / 36.72250°N 86.57750°W / 36.72250; -86.57750
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountySimpson
EstablishedNovember 2, 1820
Government
 • TypeCity Commission
 • Mayor City CommissionLarry Dixon

Dale McCreary

Jamie Powell

Wendell Stewart

Herbert Williams
Area
[1]
 • Total14.86 sq mi (38.48 km2)
 • Land14.75 sq mi (38.19 km2)
 • Water0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
Elevation
709 ft (216 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total10,176
 • Estimate 
(2022)[2]
10,344
 • Density690.04/sq mi (266.43/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
42134-42135
Area code(s)270 & 364
FIPS code21-28918
GNIS feature ID0492443
Websitewww.franklinky.org

Franklin is a home rule-class city[3] in and the county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States.[4] The county is located on the south central border of the state, and its population was 10,176 at the 2020 census.

Kentucky Downs, formerly known as Dueling Grounds Racetrack (owned by Corey Johnsen & Ray Reid), is located in Franklin on the Kentucky–Tennessee border. Kentucky Downs hosts the Kentucky Cup Turf Festival, a full card of world-class horse racing featuring four major turf stakes. Kentucky Downs also hosts year-round simulcasts for the Kentucky-Tennessee market.

History

Franklin was formally incorporated by the state assembly on November 2, 1820,[5] on a 62-acre (250,000 m2) tract of land. This tract was purchased from William Hudspeth and was named for Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.[6] The post office was established on September 29, 1822, with Robert W. Simpson as postmaster.[7]

On March 1, 1968, Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash were married at the Franklin First United Methodist church by Reverend Leslie Chapman.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Franklin has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]

Geography

Franklin is located at 36°43′21″N 86°34′39″W / 36.72250°N 86.57750°W / 36.72250; -86.57750 (36.722487, -86.577566).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1830280—
1860828—
18701,808118.4%
18801,686−6.7%
18902,32437.8%
19002,166−6.8%
19103,06341.4%
19203,1543.0%
19303,056−3.1%
19403,94028.9%
19504,34310.2%
19605,32922.7%
19706,55323.0%
19807,73818.1%
19907,607−1.7%
20007,9965.1%
20108,4085.2%
202010,17621.0%
2022 (est.)10,344[10]1.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

As of the census[12] of 2020, there were 10,176 people residing in the city. The population density was 690 inhabitants per square mile (270/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.20% White, 13.00% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, and 6.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.00% of the population.

The median income for a household in the city was $54,784. The per capita income for the city was $23,835. About 16.8% of the population is below the poverty line.

Education

Public education in Franklin is administered by Simpson County School District, which operates Franklin Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Simpson Elementary School, Franklin-Simpson Middle School and Franklin-Simpson High School as well as an alternative school called Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus.[13]

Franklin Mennonite Elementary School and Faith Baptist Academy are private institutions.

Franklin has a public library, the Goodnight Memorial Library.[14]

Notable people

  • Joe Blanton (1980–), Major League Baseball pitcher, was raised in Franklin
  • Marty Brown (1965–), country singer-songwriter born in Maceo and moved to Franklin in 2004
  • Thomas Chisholm (1866–1960), Christian songwriter who wrote "Great is Thy Faithfulness", was born in Franklin
  • Carolyn Denning (1927–2016), pediatrician and pioneer in cystic fibrosis treatment, grew up in Franklin
  • Blanche Taylor Dickinson (1896–1972), poet
  • James Earnest (1818–1900), member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and Wisconsin State Senate, was born in Franklin
  • Brad M. Kelley (1956–), billionaire businessman, came from Franklin
  • Carolyn Conn Moore (1904–1986) of Franklin was elected as the first woman to serve in the Kentucky Senate in November 1949, after a special election to replace her husband, the late J. Lee Moore, after his death.[15]
  • Kenny Perry (1960–), a retired PGA golfer with 14 wins on the PGA Tour, 10 wins on the Senior PGA Tour, including 4 senior majors, and was a member of the U.S. teams in 5 Ryder & President's Cups, spent most of his childhood in Franklin and continues to live there. Today he operates a golf course there, Kenny Perry's Country Creek course.
  • Joker Phillips (1963–), pro football player, was born and raised in Franklin; he attended, played football, and is a former head coach at the University of Kentucky. Current NFL coach
  • Annie Potts (1952–), actress (Ghostbusters, Pretty in Pink, Designing Women, and Young Sheldon), was raised in Franklin and graduated from Franklin-Simpson High School in 1971.
  • Tony Randolph, member of the South Dakota House of Representatives

See also

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  3. ^ "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. ^ Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "Franklin, Kentucky". Accessed 26 July 2013.
  6. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 131.
  7. ^ Rennick, Robert M. (1988). "Place Names". Kentucky Place Names. Lexington: The University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0-8131-0179-4. Accessed 5 May 2010.
  8. ^ Climate Summary for Franklin, Kentucky
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  10. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  13. ^ "Homepage". Simpson County Schools. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  14. ^ "Kentucky Public Library Directory". Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Archived from the original on January 11, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  15. ^ Oswald, Sharon (January 5, 1977). "From senate to housemother, Mrs. Moore is mother of 110". The Tuscaloosa News. Tuscaloosa: The Tuscaloosa News. p. 8. Retrieved March 15, 2010.

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