Kenton County Map, Kentucky
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Kenton County, Kentucky
Kenton County is located in northern Kentucky. It’s part of the Greater Cincinnati metropolitan area. Covington and Independence are both county seats here.
Kenton County has a population of about 170,000 people. The county is easily accessible via I-75 and I-71, making it a key connection between Kentucky and Ohio.
Covington is known for having a riverfront area and historic neighborhoods. The Roebling Suspension Bridge, an iconic structure connecting Covington to Cincinnati.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Kenton County |
| County Seat | Covington and Independence |
| Population | Approximately 170,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Covington, Independence, Erlanger, Fort Mitchell, Edgewood |
| Interstates and Highways | I-71, I-75, I-275, US-25, KY-17 |
| FIPS Code | 21-117 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 164 sq mi (Land: 160 sq mi; Water: 4 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Hamilton County, Ohio (North), Campbell County (East), Pendleton County (Southeast), Grant County (Southwest), Boone County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38.9369° N, 84.6009° W |
| Etymology | Named after Simon Kenton, a frontiersman in Kentucky |
| Major Landmarks | Devou Park, MainStrasse Village, Kenton County Public Library |
| Website | Kenton County Website |
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