Paintsville Public Library Building
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The Paintsville Public Library Building is a historic building located at 305 Second Street in Paintsville
, Kentucky
. It was constructed by the WPA
in 1934. The library closed in the 1940s and was replaced by the Johnson County Public Library
on February 3, 1947, which utilized the building until the 1960s. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places
on January 26, 1989. It now serves as the board of education for the Paintsville Independent School District
.
Paintsville, Kentucky
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 4,132 people, 1,681 households, and 1,079 families residing in the city. The population density was 786.1 people per square mile . There were 1,901 housing units at an average density of 361.7 per square mile...
, Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
. It was constructed by the WPA
Works Progress Administration
The Works Progress Administration was the largest and most ambitious New Deal agency, employing millions of unskilled workers to carry out public works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads, and operated large arts, drama, media, and literacy projects...
in 1934. The library closed in the 1940s and was replaced by the Johnson County Public Library
Johnson County Public Library
The Johnson County Public Library is a public library serving the residents of Johnson County, Kentucky. The library's collection contains 44,236 volumes, serves a population of 23,827, and circulates 120,687 items annually. It is located at 444 Main Street in Paintsville, Kentucky and was...
on February 3, 1947, which utilized the building until the 1960s. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
on January 26, 1989. It now serves as the board of education for the Paintsville Independent School District
Paintsville Independent School District
The Paintsville Independent School District is a public school district based in Paintsville, Kentucky. The district serves the city of Paintsville.-Board of Education:...
.