Kentucky:
Was the 15th state to join the Union in 1792.
Is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth (the others being Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts).
Is the only US State bordered by three rivers – The Mississippi to the West, The Ohio River to the North and the Big Sandy and Tug Fork Rivers on the East.
Governor: Steve Beshear; The Governor is both the Head of State and the head of Government.
2 US Senators; 6 US House Members; KY Senate has 38members and KY House has 100 members.
Kenton County:
Have 19 Cities with in the County Boundary
Was formed in 1840
Is the only county with 2 County seats (Covington and Independence)
Has a total area of 164 square miles
Has a population of 156,675
A Median Household Income of $43,906
Is home to Thomas Moore College
Highest and Lowest Points of Elevation:
Highest = 960’ located on 458 Walton Nicholson Pike in Kenton County
Lowest = Ohio River at 460’
Largest City: Covington
Hilliest City = Covington
Oldest City = Covington formed in 1815
Oldest Cemetery = Linden Grove Cemetery on 1424 Holman St in Covington established in 1835
Most Parks = the city of Covington with 33 parks
Largest Park = Devou Park in Covington 620 Acres
Most trails = Covington
Number of Dams = 20
City with the Most Water = Erlanger with 8187.8 Acres
Libraries: 3
Schools:
Public: 35 Elementary Schools, 5 Middle Schools and 6 High Schools
Private: 13
Kenton County City Acreages and Population:
Bromley: Acreage = 323 Population = 838
Covington: Acreage = 8,716 Population = 43,370
Crescent Springs: Acreage = 972 Population = 3,931
Crestview Hills: Acreage =1,238 Population = 2,889
Edgewood: Acreage = 2,744 Population = 9,400
Elsmere: Acreage = 1,679 Population = 8,139
Erlanger: Acreage = 5,404 Population = 16,676
Fairview: Acreage = 469 Population = 156
Ft.Mitchell: Acreage = 1,992 Population = 8,089
Ft.Wright: Acreage = 2,202 Population = 5,681
Independence: Acreage = 11,441 Population = 14,982
Kenton Vale: Acreage = 33 Population = 156
Lakeside Park: Acreage = 508 Population = 2,869
Ludlow: Acreage = 813 Population = 4,409
Park Hills: Acreage = 496 Population = 2,977
Ryland Heights: Acreage = 3,401 Population = 799
Taylor Mill: Acreage = 3,915 Population = 6,913
Villa Hills: Acreage = 2,791 Population = 7,948
Walton: Acreage = 398 Population = 2,450
Campbell County:
Have 15 cities with in the county boundary.
Was formed in 1794
The County seats is Alexandria
Has a total area of 160 square miles
Has a population of 88,616
A Median Household Income of $41,903
Is home to Northern Kentucky University
Highest and Lowest Points of Elevation:
Highest = 920’ located at the convergence of Show Goetz, Flagg Spring Pk and Wesley Chapel.
Lowest = the Ohio River at 460’
The Largest City = Newport
The Hilliest City = Ft.Thomas
Oldest City = Newport founded in 1792
Oldest Cemetery = Evergreen Cemetery 25 Alexandria Pike established in 1850
City with the most parks = the city of Ft.Thomas with 10 parks
The largest park = AJ Jolly County park at 1,019 Acres, Tower park in the City of Ft.Thomas 67 Acres
Most trails = Highland Heights
Number of Dams = 16
City with the most water = Dayton
Libraries: 3
Schools:
Public: 15 Elementary Schools, 3 Middle Schools, and 5 High Schools
Private: 10 Schools
Campbell County City Acreages and Population:
Alexandria: Acreage = 4,596 Population = 8,286
Bellevue: Acreage = 586 Population = 6,480
California: Acreage = 154 Population = 86
Cold Spring: Acreage = 3,121 Population = 3,806
Crestview: Acreage = 101 Population = 471
Dayton: Acreage = 1,246 Population = 5,966
Ft.Thomas: Acreage = 3,864 Population = 16,495
Highland Heights: Acreage = 1,650 Population = 6,554
Melbourne: Acreage = 539 Population = 457
Mentor: Acreage = 501 Population = 181
Newport: Acreage = 1,929 Population = 17,048
Silver Grove: Acreage =1,034 Population = 1,215
Southgate: Acreage = 932 Population = 3,472
Wilder: Acreage = 2,427 Population = 2,624
Woodlawn: Acreage = 37 Population = 268
Pendleton County:
Has 2 Cities within the County Boundary.
Was formed in 1799
The County seat is Falmouth
Has a total area of 282 square miles
Has a population of 14,390
A Median Household Income of $38,125
Is home to Kincaid Regional Theater
Highest and Lowest Points of Elevation:
Highest Point: convergence of Hogg Ridge Rd and Kellis Rd at 960’ elevation
Lowest Point: Near Hwy 8, the Ohio River at 460’
Largest City: = Falmouth
Hilliest City = Butler
Oldest City: Falmouth founded in 1780 (also named Forks of Licking)
Oldest Cemetery = the Old Falmouth Cemetery 1812
City with the Most Parks = Falmouth
Largest Park = Kincaid Lake State Park with 681 Acres
City with the Most trails = Falmouth
Number of Dams = 4
City with the Most Water = Falmouth
Libraries: 1
Schools:
Public: 2 Elementary Schools, 1 Middle School and 1 High School.
Pendleton County City Acreages and Population:
Butler: Acreage = 131 Population = 613
Falmouth: Acreage = 726 Population = 2,058
DeMossville is an unincorporated community