2000 Population:
151,464 County Seat: Covington/Independence
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History from
Collins' History of Kentucky, 1877
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Kenton county is one of the newest and smallest
in the state, the 90th in order of formation; and was organized
in 1840, out of the west half of Campbell county, as divided by
Licking river. It is only from 6 to 12 miles wide, and 25 miles long; the
turnpike to Lexington making it easy of access along its western length,
as does the Kentucky Central railroad along its eastern border. The southern
border is at Grassy creek, a little N of DeMossville, and only a short
distance N of Crittenden, Grant co. It is situated in the extreme northern
part of the state, opposite Cincinnati, Ohio; is bounded N by the Ohio
river, E by the Licking river which separates it from Campbell county,
S by Pendleton and Grant counties, and W by Boone county. The bottom lands
are rich and very productive; the uplands undulating or hilly, but grow
fine wheat, corn, and tobacco. The county is dotted with fine gardens and
has many excellent dairy farms, for the supply of the Covington and Cincinnati
markets. The lands along the Lexington turnpike are of very superior quality. |
