Geographical Facts Page

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