Scottsville, Kentucky

Scottsville, Kentucky
Sign welcoming visitors to Scottsville
Location of Scottsville in Allen County, Kentucky.
Coordinates: 36°45′5″N 86°11′34″W / 36.75139°N 86.19278°W / 36.75139; -86.19278
Country United States
State Kentucky
CountyAllen
Established1817
Incorporated1860
Named afterGov. Charles Scott
Area
 • Total
6.32 sq mi (16.36 km2)
 • Land6.30 sq mi (16.32 km2)
 • Water0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
761 ft (232 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,299
 • Estimate 
(2024)
4,574
 • Density682.1/sq mi (263.35/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
42164
Area codes270 & 364
FIPS code21-69114
GNIS feature ID0503118
Websitewww.cityofscottsville.org

Scottsville is a home rule-class city in Allen County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of its county. The population was 4,299 during the 2020 United States census.