Kenton County Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

Memories of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky

In this video we get a rather unique perspective on Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church from life long members who share their memories and experiences over the years. Established in 1920 Blessed Sacram…[View More]

Historic Linden Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, Covington, Kentucky

Linden Grove Cemetery was officially consecrated on September 18, 1843 on land originally owned by the Western Baptist Theological Institute. Benjamin Grove, a landscape gardener, was the designer res…[View More]

Historic Erlanger, Kentucky

If you live in the Greater Cincinnati area, when someone says “Erlanger, Kentucky”, the term “historic” probably doesn’t pop into your head. However back in March, we wer…[View More]

Mother of God Catholic Church, Covington, Kentucky

Established in 1841, the first Mother of God Catholic Church was built in 1842. The current edifice was built in 1871 and is one of the top 5 architecturally significant and most beautiful churches in…[View More]

CSX Licking River Bridge South, Wilder, Kentucky

Most likely built in the early 1900s this single span railroad bridge is about 150 feet long and spans the Licking River between Wilder & Latonia, Kentucky. Now owned by CSX rail line this was the…[View More]

The Grant’s Bend Railroad Tunnels, Ryland Heights, Kentucky

Built in 1853 and 1912 the Grant’s Bend Railroad Tunnels are still in use after 167 years of service. The tunnel built in 1853 is the oldest major piece of transit infrastructure in the Greater …[View More]

Washboard Road Phantom Bridge, Morning View, Kentucky

Built in the early 1900s, the Washboard Road Phantom Bridge was originally part of Kentucky Route 177. Bypassed when the route was realigned, this bridge hasn’t been used in probably 20 years. H…[View More]

The Licking River Phantom Bridge, Latonia, Kentucky

Spanning the Licking River near Latonia, Kentucky is the remains of a steel truss bridge that once carried water from Covington to Wilder. In this video we’ll go over a little history on the str…[View More]

Behringer Crawford Museum

The Behringer Crawford Museum was started in 1950 and has been transformed in many ways throughout the years.

Greyhound Tavern

The Greyhound Tavern was established in 1921 as the Dixie Tea Room. In 1937 the name was changed to the greyhound Grill.

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