Stanton is the birthplace of Hall of Fame thoroughbred horse trainer Woody Stephens.

[5] In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Stanton (and nearby Clay City) were booming logging centers for Eastern Kentucky.

The original train depot still exists and is home to the Powell County Tourism Association.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all land.

Public education in Stanton is administered by Powell County School District.

The council members include: Jenell Brewer, Dixie Lockard, Mark Merriman, Rhonda Roe, Tara Gilbert-Wells,[8] and Tommy Mays.

The festival also includes booths with local artisans exhibiting and selling art.

It is held at the local Lion's Club Park (Powell County Fairgrounds).

The fair includes many booths of people advertising their businesses and political groups.